The theoretical physicist and leading science communicator explains how physics can shed light on life's biggest quandaries

What the most successful scientific theory in history teaches us about being human.

The new edition continues to convey the importance of understanding the basic physics underlying the operation of instruments. This edition includes upto date information on new technical developments that continue to enhase the instruments and techniques availible for the detection and spectroscopy of ionizing radiation. .

Updated to take into account the latest national and international standards for radiation facility shielding. Includes appendices on parameters used in shielding calculations and detailed properties of common barrier materials; and many example calculations.