Space Radiation: Astrophysical origins, radiobiological effects and implications for space travellers...

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James S. Welsh, MD (Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, (United States))

Space Radiation

Astrophysical origins, radiobiological effects and implications for space travellers

James S. Welsh, MD (Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, (United States))

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Institute of Physics Publishing
07 May 2024

Medical physics; Biophysics; Popular astronomy & space

Series: IPEM-IOP Series in Physics and Engineering in Medicine and Biology

Space radiation is a topic of growing importance to scientists and researchers as well as the general public. This thorough reference text covers space radiation and its biological effects. The book addresses the sources and various types of space radiation as well as the astrophysical phenomena responsible for the generation of this radiation. It describes the radiation encountered by astronauts and the potential health effects during present and proposed future missions, including that encountered in transiting the Van Allen Belts and inter-planetary space. It also describes the radiation stemming from the solar wind, solar flares and other sources of sporadic “solar particle events”, and the radiation originating from extra-solar or galactic origins.

Key Features

Provides a uniquely broad scope overview of the topic with the focus on space radiation and its effect on the human body Appeals to a scientifically literate general audience as well as professionals and researchers A single source reference that provides both depth and breadth Covers a topic of increasing importance in coming years as serious interest in space travel grows

By: James S. Welsh MD (Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine (United States))
Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 41mm
ISBN: 9780750354400
ISBN 10: 0750354402
Series: IPEM-IOP Series in Physics and Engineering in Medicine and Biology
Pages: 792
Publication Date: 07 May 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

James S. Welsh, MD, is currently a Professor and Director of Translational Research, Department of Radiation Oncology, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, as well as Chief of Radiation Oncology at Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center. He was a past President and Gold Medal recipient of the American College of Radiation Oncology. He has been a member of several committees for the American College of Radiology and ASTRO. He is a former member of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission ACMUI, UNSCEAR adviser, and was a neutron beam therapy specialty physician at NIU Institute for Neutron Therapy at Fermilab.