WEAPONS RADIATION SHIELDING HANDBOOK. CHAPTER 2. BASIC CONCEPTS OF RADIATION SHIELDING ANALYSIS
Abstract
The basic concepts underlying the methods used for weapons radiation shield analysis are described in this chapter. They include the quantities used to describe particle populations and the quantities used to describe radiation interactions with materials. The characteristics of the particular radiations produced by weapons, neutrons and gamma rays, are discussed in detail, including their physical properties and their important interactions. The production processes whereby neutrons and gamma rays are produced are also described. In addition, the chapter discusses the various response functions that are used to convert a radiation field to a biological effect.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0707082
Entities
People
- H. Clyde Caliborne
- Paul N. Stevens
Organizations
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory