Interaction of Radiation with Matter focuses on the physics of the interactions of ionizing radiation in living matter and the Monte Carlo simulation of radiation tracks. Clearly progressing from an elementary level to the state of the art, the text explores the classical physics of track description as well as modern aspects based on condensed matter physics. The first section of the book discusses the fundamentals of the radiation field. In the second section, the authors describe the cross sections for electrons and heavy ions-the most important information needed for simulating radiation...

This book is intended as a textbook that presents a modern approach to radiation dosimetry, covering the principles and applications of microdosimetry in radiation dosimetry, radiation protection, radiation biophysics and radiotherapy. It is designed to be used in medical and radiation physics courses and by Master and PhD students in medical radiation physics. Designed to be academic as well as practical, it is the first book of its kind suitable for both teaching and researching various radiation dosimetry topics.