| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Note |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed April 23, 2019). |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Radioactivity in the Environment, Second Edition, presents the facts on the presence of both natural and manmade radionuclides in the environment. Sources of ionizing radiation that can lead to human exposure are discussed, including natural sources, nuclear explosions, nuclear power generation, the use of radiation in medical, industrial and research purposes, and radiation-emitting consumer products. In this thoroughly updated edition, users will find new sections on developments in 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 cover radioisotopes in geo-prospecting and the oil industry, the use of radiation in environmental protection, detector types and detectors used for personal dosimetry, the "Dirty Bomb", the Fukushima accident, and North Korea testing sites and nuclear capabilities. |
| Contents |
1. Introduction; 2. Radioactive Nuclides in Nature; 3. Technologically Modified Exposure to Natural Radiation; 4. Man Made Radioactivity; 5. Measurements of Radioactivity; 6. Radiation Safety; 7. The Nuclear Fuel Cycle; 8. The Bomb; 9. Monitoring Accidentally Released Radionuclides in the Environment; 10. Bomb Test Sites; 11. International Safeguards; 12. Environmental Monitoring for Safeguards; 13. Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty |
| Subject |
Radiation, Background.
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Radioisotopes -- Environmental aspects.
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Background Radiation |
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Fond de rayonnement.
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Isotopes radioactifs -- Aspect de l'environnement.
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SCIENCE / Physics / Quantum Theory.
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Radiation, Background. (OCoLC)fst01086980
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Radioisotopes -- Environmental aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01088162
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 0444641467 9780444641465 (OCoLC)1077482097 |
| ISBN |
9780444642134 (electronic bk.) |
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0444642137 (electronic bk.) |
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9780444641465 |
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0444641467 |
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9780444641465 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000065334990 |
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AU@ 000065663040 |
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