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Radioactivity and Radiation - What They Are, What They Do, and How to Harness Them (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
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Radioactivity and Radiation - What They Are, What They Do, and How to Harness Them (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
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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 how it 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 layman's terms, so that
everybody who is interested can improve their understanding of
issues such as nuclear power, radiation accidents, medical
applications of radiation 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. For over 100 years, people have recognised the potential
for radioactivity to help solve problems and improve our standard
of living. This has led to the creation of radioactivity levels in
some places that are much higher than naturally-occurring
background levels. Such 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
achieve from radioactive materials.
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