Radioactivity - Anthropogenic Sources

This book provides an accessible introduction to radioactivity. The second in a two-volume set, this volume is presented in two parts, covering its development and modern applications.

List of contents

Chapter 10: From Natural to Anthropogenic Radioactivity. Chapter 11: TENR: Technically Enhanced Radioactivity. Chapter 12: Nuclear Weapons. Chapter 13: Nuclear Energy. Chapter 14: Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine. Chapter 15: Radiological Applications in Industry and Technology. Chapter 16: Radioactivity in Art and Archaeology. Chapter 17: Radioactivity and Society. Index.

About the author

Michael Wiescher is Freimann Professor for Physics and Director of the Institute for Structure and Nuclear Astrophysics at the University of Notre Dame, Adjunct Professor at Michigan State University, Visiting Professor at the University of Edinburgh, UK.

Summary

This book provides an accessible introduction to radioactivity. The second in a two-volume set, this volume is presented in two parts, covering its development and modern applications.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Wiescher
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.01.2025
• EAN: 9781032565163
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3256516-3
• No. of pages: 294
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Power Resources / Nuclear, Astrophysics, SCIENCE / Physics / Nuclear, MEDICAL / Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine, SCIENCE / Physics / Astrophysics, HISTORY / Military / Nuclear Warfare, SCIENCE / Radiography, Science / Environmental Science, Mechanical Engineering, Medical physics, Nuclear power & engineering, Atomic & molecular physics, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Nuclear power and engineering, Civil engineering, surveying and building