Recommended Reading

Rennhack's concise study guide for the Nuclear Utilities Fundamentals (NUF) Radiation Protection (RP) Exam. NUF Cram Notes is highly targeted at the 50 objectives on the NUF Exam.

This is the full NUF RP study guide, for the nuclear utilities fundamentals (NUF) radiation protection (RP) Exam for contractor Health Physics Technicians.

The first trade edition of this compilation of health and health physics data meant to be used as a daily reference by practitioners, technologists, and students. 11 U.S. contributors.

This is one of the most comprehensive books on radiation detection and measurement. It is 802 pages and new information has been added since the first edition. This edition was published in March, 1989.

A much-needed working resource for health physicists and other radiation protection professionals, this volume presents clear, thorough, up-to-date explanations of the basic physics necessary to address real-world problems in radiation protection. Topics include radioactivity, nuclear interactions, calculational methods for radiation exposure, and much more.

Decommissioning Health Physics presents many of the technical issues and challenges that arise during the planning and implementation of decommissioning and decontamination (D&D) projects. The focus is on the final status survey performed during the later stages of decommissioning projects and expands upon MARSSIM survey strategies.

Often considered the "standard text" for health physics technicians. This extremely comprehensive book covers fundamental physics, radioactive decay, dose limits, survey instruments, and contamination control. A must-have for exam preparations.

A highly readable textbook covering basic nuclear structure, radiation dosimetry, shielding, and biological effects of radiation. Provides practical examples and thorough step-by-step mathematical explanations.

A problem-driven approach covering a wide spectrum of health physics practices. Ideal for studying for part 1 of the ABHP certification, it deals with complex and realistic health physics scenarios and calculations.

The companion solutions manual to "Introduction to Health Physics", offering worked out solutions to all the end-of-chapter problems in the main textbook. A vital resource for mastery of health physics mathematics.

One of the preeminent core texts in the field of health physics. Focuses extensively on the physical and biological principles governing radiation dosage, detection, and mitigation strategies.

A highly recommended scientific calculator for radiation protection and health physics exams. Reliable solar power and packed with all necessary scientific functions for dosage calculations.