Ionizing Radiation Technologies

Author : Committee for Review and Evaluation of the Medical Use Program of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1996-04-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309588751

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Radiation in Medicine by Committee for Review and Evaluation of the Medical Use Program of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,Institute of Medicine Pdf

Does radiation medicine need more regulation or simply better-coordinated regulation? This book addresses this and other questions of critical importance to public health and safety. The issues involved are high on the nation's agenda: the impact of radiation on public safety, the balance between federal and state authority, and the cost-benefit ratio of regulation. Although incidents of misadministration are rare, a case in Pennsylvania resulting in the death of a patient and the inadvertent exposure of others to a high dose of radiation drew attention to issues concerning the regulation of ionizing radiation in medicine and the need to examine current regulatory practices. Written at the request from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Radiation in Medicine reviews the regulation of ionizing radiation in medicine, focusing on the NRC's Medical Use Program, which governs the use of reactor-generated byproduct materials. The committee recommends immediate action on enforcement and provides longer term proposals for reform of the regulatory system. The volume covers Sources of radiation and their use in medicine. Levels of risk to patients, workers, and the public. Current roles of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, other federal agencies, and states. Criticisms from the regulated community. The committee explores alternative regulatory structures for radiation medicine and explains the rationale for the option it recommends in this volume. Based on extensive research, input from the regulated community, and the collaborative efforts of experts from a range of disciplines, Radiation in Medicine will be an important resource for federal and state policymakers and regulators, health professionals involved in radiation treatment, developers and producers of radiation equipment, insurance providers, and concerned laypersons.

Author : Shima Shayanfar,Suresh D. Pillai
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119488576

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Ionizing Radiation Technologies by Shima Shayanfar,Suresh D. Pillai Pdf

Ionizing Radiation Technologies An authoritative overview of major advances in the application of ionizing radiation technologies to industrial, agricultural, and municipal waste products In Ionizing Radiation Technologies: Managing and Extracting Value from Wastes, a team of expert researchers delivers a broad overview of the value trapped in waste streams and how a strategic application of ionizing radiation technologies can be valuable from both an environmental and an economic perspective. A valuable addition to the discussions around sustainability and green technologies, the book introduces ionizing radiation technologies, including gamma (cobalt-60) irradiation and high and low energy electron beam technologies. The contributions included explore the major advances taking place in the application of ionizing radiation technologies to derive high value end-products from agricultural, municipal, and industrial wastes. Each chapter reviews original research and data and considers likely future directions in research and development. The book also includes: A thorough introduction to the application of ionizing radiation technologies to agricultural waste, including the production of activated carbon Comprehensive explorations of the application of ionizing radiation technologies to municipal waste, including municipal solid wastes and recycling wastewater Practical discussions of the application of ionizing radiation technologies to industrial waste, including textile wastewater management and polymer recycling In-depth examinations of the economics of waste valorization, including several case studies of businesses involved in waste valorization Perfect for consulting engineers and industry professionals involved in waste management and mitigation, Ionizing Radiation Technologies will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals at government agencies, international food organizations, and NGOs focused on waste management, environment sustainability, and urban planning.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9201033168

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Uses of Ionizing Radiation for Tangible Cultural Heritage Conservation by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

The preservation of world cultural heritage is a key issue for maintaining national identity and understanding the influences or exchanges among civilizations throughout history. Development of appropriate preservation techniques that do not compromise longevity or authenticity are therefore of utmost importance. Radiation techniques have demonstrated significant success in the disinfestation and preservation of cultural heritage artefacts, and national and international research programmes have developed harmonized methodologies for such radiation treatment. This publication provides state of the art knowledge on radiation technology applied to the conservation and consolidation of items of cultural heritage and will be of use to collection curators, conservators, restorers, registrars, art historians, archaeologists and conservation scientists active in the various fields of cultural heritage in museums, libraries, archives, archaeological institutions, historical buildings and conservation workshops.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Isotopes
ISBN : CORNELL:31924066934856

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Isotopes and Radiation Technology by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation (BEIR V)
Publisher : National Academies
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1990-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309039956

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Health Effects of Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation (BEIR V) Pdf

This book reevaluates the health risks of ionizing radiation in light of data that have become available since the 1980 report on this subject was published. The data include new, much more reliable dose estimates for the A-bomb survivors, the results of an additional 14 years of follow-up of the survivors for cancer mortality, recent results of follow-up studies of persons irradiated for medical purposes, and results of relevant experiments with laboratory animals and cultured cells. It analyzes the data in terms of risk estimates for specific organs in relation to dose and time after exposure, and compares radiation effects between Japanese and Western populations.

Author : Mikhail Korzhik,Alexander Gektin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319684659

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Engineering of Scintillation Materials and Radiation Technologies by Mikhail Korzhik,Alexander Gektin Pdf

This volume provides a broad overview of the latest achievements in scintillator development, from theory to applications, and aiming for a deeper understanding of fundamental processes, as well as the discovery and availability of components for the production of new generations of scintillation materials. It includes papers on the microtheory of scintillation and the initial phase of luminescence development, applications of the various materials, and development and characterization of ionizing radiation detection equipment. The book also touches upon the increased demand for cryogenic scintillators, the renaissance of garnet materials for scintillator applications, nano-structuring in scintillator development, development and applications for security, and exploration of hydrocarbons and ecological monitoring.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Energy Research and Production
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Environmental health
ISBN : LOC:00183583438

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Low-level Ionizing Radiation by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Energy Research and Production Pdf

Author : Boualem Djezzar
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535139539

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Ionizing Radiation Effects and Applications by Boualem Djezzar Pdf

The benefits of ionizing radiations have been largely demonstrated through many achievements of human life. Understanding the fundamental elementary interactions of ionizing radiations with material has allowed the development of various applications needed by different industries. This book draws some facets of their applications, such as hardening process for semiconductor devices, biomedical imaging by radiation luminescent quantum dots, hydrogen gas detection by Raman lidar sensor for explosion risk assessment, water and wastewater purification by radiation treatment for environment, doping by the neutron transmutation doping for the semiconductor industry, and polymerization by irradiation, which is useful for industries requiring resistant and protective coating. I wish the chapters of this book can provide some helpful information on ionizing radiation applications.

Author : Jiri George Drobny
Publisher : William Andrew
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781455778829

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Ionizing Radiation and Polymers by Jiri George Drobny Pdf

Radiation processing is widely employed in plastics engineering to enhance the physical properties of polymers, such as chemical resistance, surface properties, mechanical and thermal properties, particle size reduction, melt properties, material compatibility, fire retardation, etc. Drobny introduces readers to the science of ionizing radiation and its effects on polymers, and explores the technologies available and their current and emerging applications. The resulting book is a valuable guide for a wide range of plastics engineers employing ionizing radiation for polymer treatment in a range of sectors including packaging, aerospace, defense, medical devices and energy applications. Radiation resistant polymers are also explored. Unlock the potential of ionizing radiation in applications such as electron-beam curing and laser joining Gain an understanding of the selection and safe use of radiation treatment equipment The only detailed guide to ionizing radiation written for the plastics engineering community

Author : Adelaja Osibote
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789841411

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Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation by Adelaja Osibote Pdf

This book provides readers with comprehensive details on the management and measures to protect health against risks to people and environments generated by the use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. This book is divided into three sections, namely, Radiation Protection and Measurement; Radiation Therapy; and Radioactivity. The first section covers ionizing radiation protection; population exposure to non-ionizing density; and the system of dosimetry quantities for use in emergency preparedness and response to nuclear or radiological accidents. The second section covers various planning techniques for spinal stereotactic body radiotherapy and the application of radiation technology in the development of a malaria vaccine. The third section discusses environmental radioactivity monitoring using efficient measurements and the assessment of radiation exposure to humans. Also in this section is the evaluation of the effects of chronic radiation exposure on the testes of mice after a nuclear power plant accident.

Author : Norman W. Desrosier,Henry M. Rosenstock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Radiation
ISBN : UOM:39015003386458

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Radiation Technology in Food, Agriculture, and Biology by Norman W. Desrosier,Henry M. Rosenstock Pdf

Introduction to radiation and its effects; Radiation source technology; Interaction of radiation with living organisms; Radiation precessing technology.

Author : Guozhong Wu,Maolin Zhai,Mozhen Wang
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128140185

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Radiation Technology for Advanced Materials: by Guozhong Wu,Maolin Zhai,Mozhen Wang Pdf

Radiation Technology for Advanced Materials presents a range of radiation technology applications for advanced materials. The book aims to bridge the gap between researchers and industry, describing current uses and future prospects. It describes the mature radiation processing technology used in preparing heat shrinkable materials and in wire and cable materials, giving commercial cases. In addition, the book illustrates future applications, including high-performance fibers, special self-lubricating materials, special ultra-fine powder materials, civil fibers, natural polymeric materials, battery separator membranes, special filtration materials and metallic nanomaterials. Chapters cover radiation technology in high-performance fiber and functional textiles, radiation crosslinking and typical applications, radiation crosslinking for polymer foaming material, radiation degradation and application, radiation emulsion polymerization, radiation effects of ionic liquids, radiation technology in advanced new materials, and future prospects. Presents a range of radiation technology applications and their application to advanced materials Covers the mature radiation processing technology used to prepare heat shrinkable materials and wire cable materials, describing real-world commercial applications Shows the promising application of radiation technology in preparing high-performance Si and carbon fibers Describes the radiation degradation/radiation effect used to prepare fine powder materials Discusses radiation modification and radiation grafting techniques used to synthesize materials, such as civil fibers, natural polymeric materials and others

Author : Institute of Medicine,Committee to Study the Feasibility of, and Need for, Epidemiologic Studies of Adverse Reproductive Outcomes in the Families of Atomic Veterans
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1995-07-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309176118

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Adverse Reproductive Outcomes in Families of Atomic Veterans by Institute of Medicine,Committee to Study the Feasibility of, and Need for, Epidemiologic Studies of Adverse Reproductive Outcomes in the Families of Atomic Veterans Pdf

Over the past several decades, public concern over exposure to ionizing radiation has increased. This concern has manifested itself in different ways depending on the perception of risk to different individuals and different groups and the circumstances of their exposure. One such group are those U.S. servicemen (the "Atomic Veterans" who participated in the atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons at the Nevada Test Site or in the Pacific Proving Grounds, who served with occupation forces in or near Hiroshima and Nagasaki, or who were prisoners of war in or near those cities at the time of, or shortly after, the atomic bombings. This book addresses the feasibility of conducting an epidemiologic study to determine if there is an increased risk of adverse reproductive outcomes in the spouses, children, and grandchildren of the Atomic Veterans.

Author : Isabel C F R Ferreira,Amilcar L Antonio,Sandra Cabo Verde
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781782627081

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Food Irradiation Technologies by Isabel C F R Ferreira,Amilcar L Antonio,Sandra Cabo Verde Pdf

This comprehensive book is a useful reference for food technologists, analytical chemists and food processing professionals, covering all aspects of gamma and electron beam irradiation for the preservation of food.

Author : Marta Bagatin,Simone Gerardin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781498722636

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Ionizing Radiation Effects in Electronics by Marta Bagatin,Simone Gerardin Pdf

Ionizing Radiation Effects in Electronics: From Memories to Imagers delivers comprehensive coverage of the effects of ionizing radiation on state-of-the-art semiconductor devices. The book also offers valuable insight into modern radiation-hardening techniques. The text begins by providing important background information on radiation effects, their underlying mechanisms, and the use of Monte Carlo techniques to simulate radiation transport and the effects of radiation on electronics. The book then: Explains the effects of radiation on digital commercial devices, including microprocessors and volatile and nonvolatile memories—static random-access memories (SRAMs), dynamic random-access memories (DRAMs), and Flash memories Examines issues like soft errors, total dose, and displacement damage, together with hardening-by-design solutions for digital circuits, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and mixed-analog circuits Explores the effects of radiation on fiber optics and imager devices such as complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensors and charge-coupled devices (CCDs) Featuring real-world examples, case studies, extensive references, and contributions from leading experts in industry and academia, Ionizing Radiation Effects in Electronics: From Memories to Imagers is suitable both for newcomers who want to become familiar with radiation effects and for radiation experts who are looking for more advanced material or to make effective use of beam time.