Radioactivity in the environment /
Numerous sources of ionizing radiation can lead to human exposure: natural sources, nuclear explosions, nuclear power generation, use of radiation in medical, industrial and research purposes, and radiation emitting consumer products. Before assessing the radiation dose to a population one requires...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Elsevier Science B.V.,
2000.
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Edición: | 1st ed. |
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
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- Chapter headings: Introduction, Radioactive Nuclides in Nature. Technologically Modified Exposure to Natural Radiation. Man Made Radioactivity. Measurements of Radioactivity. Radiation Safety. Nuclear Fuel Cycle for Electricity Generation. The Bomb. Monitoring Accidentally Released Radionuclides in the Environment. The Bomb Test Sites. International Safeguards. Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.