Editor: Muhammad Maqbool

An Introduction to Non-Ionizing Radiation

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ISBN: 978-981-5136-90-6 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5136-89-0 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2023
DOI: 10.2174/97898151368901230101

Introduction

An Introduction to Non-Ionizing Radiation provides a comprehensive understanding of non-ionizing radiation (NIR), exploring its uses and potential risks. The information is presented in a simple and concise way to facilitate easy understanding of relevant concepts and applications. Chapters provide a summary and include relevant equations that explain NIR physics. Other features of the book include colorful illustrations and detailed reference lists. With a focus on safety and protection, the book also explains how to mitigate the adverse effects of non-ionizing radiation with the help of ANSI guidelines and regulations.

An Introduction to Non-Ionizing Radiationcomprises twelve chapters, each explaining various aspects of non-ionizing radiation, including:

⚬   Fundamental concepts of non-ionizing radiation including types and sources

⚬   Interaction with matter

⚬   Electromagnetic fields

⚬   The electromagnetic wave spectrum (UV, visible light, IR waves, microwaves and radio waves)

⚬   Lasers

⚬   Acoustic waves and ultrasound

⚬   Regulations for non-ionizing radiation

⚬   Risk management of non-ionizing radiation

The book is intended as a primer on non-ionizing radiation for a broad range of scholars and professionals in physics, engineering and clinical medicine.

Readership

Undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, professors, scientists, radiation safety officers, clinicians, and technicians in physics, health physics, medical physics, biophysics, radiology, engineering, and related fields.

Contributors

Editor(s):
Muhammad Maqbool
Health Physics Program
Department of Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 35294, USA




Contributor(s):
Abdul Qadir Jangda
Department of Radiation Oncology
The Agha Khan University Hospital
Karachi
Pakistan


Ahmed Nadeem Abbasi
Department of Radiation Oncology
The Agha Khan University Hospital
Karachi
Pakistan


Asad Yousuf
Department of Radiation Oncology
The Agha Khan University Hospital
Karachi
Pakistan


Bushra Intakhab
Department of Physics
Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road
Boca Raton
USA


Ezequiel Gonzalez
Health Physics Program, Department of Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences,
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL-35294
USA


Hatem Aldeeb
Laser Safety Officer
the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Hospital
Birmingham, AL-35294
USA


Hina Arif-Tiwari
Medical Imaging Department
The University of Arizona, Banner-University Medical Center
Tucson
USA


Jabari Robinson
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, Tennessee
USA


Kanu Megha
School of Life Sciences
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai Campus
United Arab
Emirates


Md. Kamal Hossain
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL-35294
USA


Michael Craig Larson
University of California Davis Health
Department of Radiology, 4860 Y St, Ste 3100; Sacramento
USA


Mohammad R. Haider
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL-35294
USA


Muhammad Maqbool
Health Physics Program, Department of Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences
the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL-35294
USA


Norman E. Bolus
Department of Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham
USA


Rahima Begum
Health Physics Program Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL-35294
USA


Robert Heath
Department of Environmental Health and Safety
the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL-35294
USA


SAR Mortazavi
School of Medicine
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Shiraz
Iran


Sahar Mohammadi
Department of Radiologic Technology
Behbahan Faculty of Medical Sciences
Behbahan
Iran


Seyedeh Fatemeh Shams
Medical Physics and Engineering Department
School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Shiraz
Iran


SMJ Mortazavi
Medical Physics and Engineering Department
School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Shiraz
Iran