This book is an essential read on radioisotopes. Radioisotopes can be utilized as an alternative for heat conversion into electricity. This is an extensive book which covers various topics related to the physical aspects of radioisotopes and their various applications in some physical and chemical processes. This book will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers interested in the subject of radioisotopes.

X-rays were discovered by Roentgen in 1895, and ever since, the ionizing radiation has been largely used in various industrial as well as medical applications. However, its harmful characteristics are gradually recognized through accidental uses. The experience of nuclear power plant mishaps in Fukushima and Chernobyl, has unveiled the risk of ionizing radiation and its prevalence in our contemporary society. Therefore, it is extremely necessary that more engineers, students and scientists become known to ionizing radiation research regardless of the research field they are engaged in. On the...

X-rays were discovered by Roentgen in 1895, and ever since, the ionizing radiation has been largely used in various industrial as well as medical applications. However, its harmful impact is gradually recognized through accidental uses. The experience of nuclear power plant mishaps in Fukushima and Chernobyl, has unveiled the risk of ionizing radiation and its prevalence in our contemporary society. Therefore, it is extremely necessary that more engineers, students and scientists become known to ionizing radiation research regardless of the research field they are engaged in. On the basis of...

This is an extensive book which covers various topics related to the field of radioisotopes, like radioisotopes in environment and radioisotopes in power system space applications. The first section covers the applications of radioisotopes in environment with interesting research related to soil; water; environmental dosimetry and composition analyzer. The next section focuses on radioisotopes in power systems which generate electrical power by converting heat released from the nuclear decay of radioactive isotopes. This book will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers interested in...

The book concentrates primarily on radioisotopes and its applications in bioscience and in medical sciences. This book elucidates creation of radioisotopes for medicine, the usage of radioisotopes in various fields, the utilization of radiation in drug research, among others. Topics like 3D and computed tomography (CT) scan, SS nuclear medicine in imaging, detection and management of cancer, and various other topics are also discussed. This book will benefit clinicians and researchers dealing with the various applications of radioisotopes.

The secure management of nuclear and radioactive wastes is a topic that has currently received huge recognition due to the large amount of accumulative wastes and the increased public awareness of the hazards of such wastes. This book caters to the practice and research efforts that are lately conducted to deal with the technical problems in various radioactive waste management acts and to introduce the non-technical factors that can affect the management applications. The book includes an introductory section and a section under pre-disposal activities of radioactive waste management. The...

Radioactive waste is a topic that has currently received huge recognition due to the large amount of accumulative wastes and the increased public awareness of the hazards of such wastes. This book caters to the practice and research efforts that are lately conducted to deal with the technical problems in various radioactive waste management acts and to introduce the non-technical factors that can affect the management applications. The mutual contributions of esteem international experts have presented the science and technology of several management practices under the section disposal...

X-rays were discovered by Roentgen in 1895, and ever since, the ionizing radiation has been largely used in various industrial as well as medical applications. However, its harmful effects are gradually recognized through accidental uses. The experience of nuclear power plant mishaps in Fukushima and Chernobyl, has unveiled the risk of ionizing radiation and its prevalence in our contemporary society. Therefore, it is extremely necessary that more engineers, students and scientists become known to ionizing radiation research regardless of the research field they are engaged in. On the basis...