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

Space radiation is a topic of growing importance to scientists and researchers as well as the general public. As serious conversation about manned space travel grows, information on the topic will become increasingly needed. This thorough reference text comprehensively covers space radiation and its biological effects on the human body.

Product details

• Authors: James S. Welsh
• Assisted by: James S. Welsh (Editor)
• Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 07.05.2024, delayed
• EAN: 9780750354400
• ISBN: 978-0-7503-5440-0
• No. of pages: 792
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 254 mm x 41 mm
• Illustrations: With figures in colour and black and white
• Series: IOP ebooks; IPEM-IOP Series in Physics and Engineering in Medicine and Biology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Electricity, magnetism, optics; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Astronomy: general, reference works