9
Interaction of Radiation with Matter
THIS CHAPTER COVERS…
- The radioactive radiation, alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, neutrons and charged particles interact ions with matter by various means.
- The properties and mechanisms of these interactions.
- The range and stopping power.
- The Compton scattering, Photoelectric absorption and pair production.
- The attenuation of gamma rays.
- Elastic and inelastic interactions of electrons including Bremsstrahlung and Auger effect.
- The interaction of neutrons.
9.1 PENETRATION OF RADIATION IN MATTER
Different types of radiation from radioactive sources interact differently with matter. Their penetration and processes of interaction are unique to them.
Though most massive and energetic of radioactive ...
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