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RADIOACTIVITY AND RADIATION IBD

SPRINGER
04 / 2018
9783319825540
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Sinopsis

This book lays the foundations for you to understand all that you always wanted to know about radioactivity. It begins by setting out essential information about the structure of matter, how radiation occurs and howáit can be measured. It goes on to explore the substantial benefits of radioactivity through its many applications, and also the possible risks associated with its use.The field of radioactivity is explained in laymanâÇÖs terms, so that everybody who is interested can improve their understanding of issues such as nuclear power, radiation accidents, medical applications ofáradiation and radioactivity from the environment.Everything is radioactive. There is natural radioactivity in the homes that we live in, the food that we eat and the air that we breath.áFor over 100 years, people have recognised the potential for radioactivity to help solve problems and improve our standard of living.áThis has led to the creation of radioactivity levels in some places that are much higher than naturally-occurring background levels.áSuch high levels of radiation can be harmful to people and the environment, so there is a clear need to manage this potential harm and to make the risk worth the benefits mankind can achieveáfrom radioactive materials.

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