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in the Environment, Second Edition presents the facts about the presence of both natural and man-made radionuclides in the environment. The many sources of ionizing radiation that can lead to human exposure are all discussed in this volume: natural sources; nuclear explosions; nuclear power generation; use of radiation in medical, industrial and research purposes; and radiation-emitting consumer products. In this thoroughly updated new edition, author Vlado Valkovic addresses the numerous developments that have occurred since the first edition published, including new developments in the fields of radioactive nuclides in nature and technologically modified exposure to natural radiation; new threats by terrorist individuals, groups, and countries; changes to the status of nuclear power in the world; and more. Additional new sections for the second edition: Radioisotopes in geo-prospecting and the oil industryThe use of radiation in environmental protectionDetector types and detectors used for personal dosimetry"Dirty Bomb"The Fukushima accident North Korea testing sites and nuclear capabilities. Includes details of analytical laboratory procedures for radioactivity measurement in different samplesFeatures a new chapter on decontamination after radiation exposureExpands the discussion on nuclear fusion to cover ITER and other installations

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Higher Education Textbooks

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Paperback

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English

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• Radioactivity in the Environment: Physicochemical aspects and applications Published On :

2019

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