Cosmogenic Radionuclides

Author : Jürg Beer,Ken McCracken,Rudolf von Steiger
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642146503

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Cosmogenic Radionuclides by Jürg Beer,Ken McCracken,Rudolf von Steiger Pdf

Cosmogenic radionuclides are radioactive isotopes which are produced by natural processes and distributed within the Earth system. With a holistic view of the environment the authors show in this book how cosmogenic radionuclides can be used to trace and to reconstruct the history of a large variety of processes. They discuss the way in which cosmogenic radionuclides can assist in the quantification of complex processes in the present-day environment. The book aims to demonstrate to the reader the strength of analytic tools based on cosmogenic radionuclides, their contribution to almost any field of modern science, and how these tools may assist in the solution of many present and future problems that we face here on Earth. The book provides a comprehensive discussion of the basic principles behind the applications of cosmogenic (and other) radionuclides as environmental tracers and dating tools. The second section of the book discusses in some detail the production of radionuclides by cosmic radiation, their transport and distribution in the atmosphere and the hydrosphere, their storage in natural archives, and how they are measured. The third section of the book presents a number of examples selected to illustrate typical tracer and dating applications in a number of different spheres (atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere, solar physics and astronomy). At the same time the authors have outlined the limitations of the use of cosmogenic radionuclides. Written on a level understandable by graduate students without specialist skills in physics or mathematics, the book addresses a wide audience, ranging from archaeology, biophysics, and geophysics, to atmospheric physics, hydrology, astrophysics and space science.

Author : Tibor J. Dunai
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139487184

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Cosmogenic Nuclides by Tibor J. Dunai Pdf

This is the first book to provide a comprehensive and state-of-the-art introduction to the novel and fast-evolving topic of in-situ produced cosmogenic nuclides. It presents an accessible introduction to the theoretical foundations, with explanations of relevant concepts starting at a basic level and building in sophistication. It incorporates, and draws on, methodological discussions and advances achieved within the international CRONUS (Cosmic-Ray Produced Nuclide Systematics) networks. Practical aspects such as sampling, analytical methods and data-interpretation are discussed in detail and an essential sampling checklist is provided. The full range of cosmogenic isotopes is covered and a wide spectrum of in-situ applications are described and illustrated with specific and generic examples of exposure dating, burial dating, erosion and uplift rates, and process model verification. Graduate students and experienced practitioners will find this book a vital source of information on the background concepts and practical applications in geomorphology, geography, soil-science, and geology.

Author : I. J. Graham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Beryllium
ISBN : STANFORD:36105122015402

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Validation of Cosmogenic Nuclide Production Rate Scaling Factors Through Direct Measurement by I. J. Graham Pdf

Author : Lionel L. Siame,Didier L. Bourlès,Erik T. Brown
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813724157

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In Situ-produced Cosmogenic Nuclides and Quantification of Geological Processes by Lionel L. Siame,Didier L. Bourlès,Erik T. Brown Pdf

"In situ-produced cosmogenic nuclides can provide chronologies of environmental change over the past few thousand to several millions of years and may be used to quantify a wide range of weathering and sediment transport processes. These nuclides are thus now used across a broad spectrum of earth science disciplines, including paleoclimatology, geomorphology, and active tectonics. This book is organized around sections that focus on specific aspects of the utilization of cosmogenic nuclides in earth sciences: (1) development of new methods for application of in situ-produced cosmogenic nuclides (burial dating methods, extending their utilization to carbonate-rich and mafic environments); (2) glacial geology (Laurentide Ice Sheet, northern Alps); (3) active tectonics, focusing on applications to constrain slip rates of active faults in Asia (Tibet and Mongolian Gobi-Altay); and (4) landscape development (quantifying sediment production or erosion rates and processes and application of exposure dating to landslides in Hong Kong)."--Publisher's website.

Author : I. J. Graham,Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences Limited
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Cosmic rays
ISBN : OCLC:156692454

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Validation of Cosmogenic Nuclide Production Rate Scaling Factors Through Direct Measurement by I. J. Graham,Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences Limited Pdf

Author : John R. Cooper,Keith Randle,Ranjeet S. Sokhi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2003-05-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 0471899240

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Radioactive Releases in the Environment by John R. Cooper,Keith Randle,Ranjeet S. Sokhi Pdf

- Thema des Bandes ist die Radioaktivität in der Umwelt (Herkunft, Transport, Messung) - einziges Buch auf dem Markt, das sich derart ausführlich nur mit diesem Thema beschäftigt - wendet sich an breitgefächertes Leserspektrum (Studenten, Dozenten, Forscher, Unternehmen, Berater) - Interesse am Einfluß menschlicher Tätigkeit auf die Umwelt nimmt ständig zu

Author : Klaus Froehlich
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080913292

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Environmental Radionuclides by Klaus Froehlich Pdf

Environmental Radionuclides presents a state-of-the-art summary of knowledge on the use of radionuclides to study processes and systems in the continental part of the Earth’s environment. It is conceived as a companion to the two volumes of this series, which deal with isotopes as tracers in the marine environment (Livingston, Marine Radioactivity) and with the radioecology of natural and man-made terrestrial systems (Shaw, Radioactivity in Terrestrial Ecosystems). Although the book focuses on natural and anthropogenic radionuclides (radioactive isotopes), it also refers to stable environmental isotopes, which in a variety of applications, especially in hydrology and climatology, have to be consulted to evaluate radionuclide measurements in terms of the ages of groundwater and climate archives, respectively. The basic principles underlying the various applications of natural and anthropogenic radionuclides in environmental studies are described in the first part of the book. The book covers the two major groups of applications: the use of radionuclides as tracers for studying transport and mixing processes: and as time markers to address problems of the dynamics of such systems, manifested commonly as the so-called residence time in these systems. The applications range from atmospheric pollution studies, via water resource assessments to contributions to global climate change investigation. The third part of the book addresses new challenges in the development of new methodological approaches, including analytical methods and fields of applications. A state-of-the-art summary of knowledge on the use of radionuclides Conceived as a companion to the two volumes of this series, which deal with isotopes as tracers

Author : David A. Atwood
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118632697

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Radionuclides in the Environment by David A. Atwood Pdf

Nuclear energy is the one energy source that could meet the world's growing energy needs and provide a smooth transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy in the coming decades and centuries. It is becoming abundantly clear that an increase in nuclear energy capacity will, and probably must, take place. However, nuclear energy and the use of radionuclides for civilian and military purposes lead to extremely long-lived waste that is costly and highly problematic to deal with. Therefore, it is critically important ot understand the environmental implications of radionuclides for ecosystems and human health if nuclear energy is to be used to avoid the impending global energy crisis. The present volume of the EIC Books series addresses this critical need by providing fundamental information on environmentally significant radionuclides. The content of this book was developed in collaboration with many of the authors of the chapters. Given the enormity of the subject the Editor and the Authors had to be judicious in selecting the chapters that would appropriately encompass and describe the primary topics, particularly those that are of importance to the health of ecosystems and humans. The resulting chapters were chosen to provide this information in a book of useful and appropriate length. Each chapter provides fundamental information on the chemistry of the radionuclides, their occurrence and movement in the enivornment, separation and analyses, and the technologies needed for their remediation and mitigation. The chapters are structured with a common, systematic format in order to facilitate comparions between elements and groups of elements. About EIC Books The Encyclopedia of Inorganic Chemistry (EIC) has proved to be one of the defining standards in inorganic chemistry, and most chemistry libraries around the world have access either to the first of second print editon, or to the online version. Many readers, however, prefer to have more concise thematic volumes, targeted to their specific area of interest. This feedback from EIC readers has encouraged the Editors to plan a series of EIC Books, focusing on topics of current interest. They will appear on a regular basis, and will feature leading scholars in their fields. Like the Encyclopedia, EIC Books aims to provide both the starting research student and the confirmed research worker with a critical distillation of the leading concepts in inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry, and provide a structured entry into the fields covered. This volume is also available as part of Encyclopedia of Inorganic Chemistry, 5 Volume Set. This set combines all volumes published as EIC Books from 2007 to 2010, representing areas of key developments in the field of inorganic chemistry published in the Encyclopedia of Inorganic Chemistry. Find out more.

Author : Cary Mock
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 3883 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444536426

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Encyclopedia of Quaternary Science by Cary Mock Pdf

The second revised edition of the Encyclopedia of Quaternary Science, Four Volume Set, provides both students and professionals with an up-to-date reference work on this important and highly varied area of research. There are lots of new articles, and many of the articles that appeared in the first edition have been updated to reflect advances in knowledge since 2006, when the original articles were written. The second edition will contain about 375 articles, written by leading experts around the world. This major reference work is richly illustrated with more than 3,000 illustrations, most of them in colour. Research in the Quaternary sciences has advanced greatly in the last 10 years, especially since topics like global climate change, geologic hazards and soil erosion were put high on the political agenda. This second edition builds upon its award-winning predecessor to provide the reader assured quality along with essential updated coverage Contains 357 broad-ranging articles (4310 pages) written at a level that allows undergraduate students to understand the material, while providing active researchers with a ready reference resource for information in the field. Facilitates teaching and learning The first edition was regarded by many as the most significant single overview of Quaternary science ever, yet Editor-in-Chief, Scott Elias, has managed to surpass that in this second edition by securing even more expert reviews whilst retaining his renowned editorial consistency that enables readers to navigates seamlessly from one unfamiliar topic to the next

Author : I. J. Graham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Radioisotopes in geology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105020275363

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Estimation of Production Rates for In-situ Cosmogenic Isotopes and Application to Surface Exposure Dating by I. J. Graham Pdf

Author : Pavel P. Povinec,Katsumi Hirose,Michio Aoyama,Yutaka Tateda
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128244975

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Fukushima Accident by Pavel P. Povinec,Katsumi Hirose,Michio Aoyama,Yutaka Tateda Pdf

Fukushima Accident: 10 Years After evaluates the post-Fukushima accident situation with up-to-date information, emphasizing radionuclide impacts on the terrestrial and marine environments, and comparing them to the pre-Fukushima accident levels of radionuclides in the environment. This is based on scientific results, as well as knowledge gathered from literature to provide current information on the present status, summarize 10 years of data on the Fukushima accident, and describe the present situation in the local, regional, and global time and space scales. It provides data on radioactivity released into the atmosphere and the ocean, the distribution of radionuclides in the world atmosphere and oceans, and their impact on the total environment, including assessments of radiation doses in Japanese and world populations from consumption of terrestrial food and seafood. It goes on to describe future aspects of the radioactive contamination of these environments and the health implications. This book informs environmental scientists, academics, and researchers in environmental science and nuclear energy as well as postgraduate students in the field of environmental science, radioactivity, and nuclear energy, on the present situation of radioactive contamination of Japan and in the world. Covers the Fukushima radioactivity impact on humans and the environment from the accident to the present Provides full information on radiation doses to Japanese citizens and biota, as well as to the world population, 10 years after the Fukushima accident Details transport of radionuclides in terrestrial and ocean environments, describing how to apply this information to ocean global circulation models and quantify radionuclide contamination of coastal regions Assesses future trends in radioactive contamination of the Fukushima site

Author : Mats Isaksson,Christopher L. Raaf
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482244656

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Environmental Radioactivity and Emergency Preparedness by Mats Isaksson,Christopher L. Raaf Pdf

Radioactive sources such as nuclear power installations can pose a great threat to both humans and our environment. How do we measure, model and regulate such threats? Environmental Radioactivity and Emergency Preparedness addresses these topical questions and aims to plug the gap in the lack of comprehensive literature in this field. The book explores how to deal with the threats posed by different radiological sources, including those that are lost or hidden, and the issues posed by the use of such sources. It presents measurement methods and approaches to model and quantify the extent of threat, and also presents strategies for emergency preparedness, such as strategies for first-responders and radiological triage in case an accident should happen. Containing the latest recommendations and procedures from bodies such as the IAEA, this book is an essential reference for both students and academicians studying radiation safety, as well as for radiation protection experts in public bodies or in the industry.

Author : Titayeva
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1994-06-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 0849375452

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Nuclear Geochemistry by Titayeva Pdf

Nuclear Geochemistry discusses the differentiation of genesis radionuclides including cosmogenic, antropogenic, and initial natural radionuclides. The book focuses on geochemistry of the radionuclides and their use in tracing geological processes such as crust-mantle interaction, exogenic processes, natural and antropogenic radiation environment, the nuclear environment, geochronology, thermal regime of the earth, rock mineral and mineral deposits genesis, and the radiometric prospecting mineral deposits. The book will benefit geochemists, geologists, and ecologists.

Author : Michael Poschl,Leo M.L. Nollet
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006-08-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781420019278

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Radionuclide Concentrations in Food and the Environment by Michael Poschl,Leo M.L. Nollet Pdf

As radiological residue, both naturally occurring and technologically driven, works its way through the ecosystem, we see its negative effects on the human population. Radionuclide Concentrations in Food and the Environment addresses the key issues concerning the relationship between natural and manmade sources of environmental radioactivity

Author : Dinesh Kumar Aswal
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789819727957

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Handbook on Radiation Environment, Volume 1 by Dinesh Kumar Aswal Pdf