A handbook of nuclear applications in humans' lives / by Farshid Tabbakh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tabbakh, Farshid, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuclear engineering--Safety measures.

Nuclear engineering.

Genre:

Libros electrónicos.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (176 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, England : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, [2020]

Summary:

Without using nuclear technology, today's societies would not be as developed as they are. Increasing public knowledge about the countless advantages of this technology not only improves people's health, but also it significantly provides economic growth for the whole society. This handbook provides a full, comprehensive introduction to the applications of nuclear technology. It details the usage of nuclear technology in every aspect of life, including in various different industries, medicine and health, art and cultural heritage, and security and forensics.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

Preface to this Book

Chapter One

Introduction

The Complete Contents of Chapter One

Energy Units

E=MC2

Irradiation

Isotopes

Particles, Radioisotopes, X-rays and Gamma Rays

Proton Particle (p)

Applications of protons

Proton Therapy (Hadron Therapy)

Proton Computed Tomography (pCT)

Proton Radiography

Proton Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) Spectroscopy

Neutron Particle

Neutron energy classification

Neutron sources

Applications of neutrons

Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA)

Neutron Radiography, Imaging and Tomography

Applications of neutron radiography, imaging and tomography

Thermal Neutron Therapy

Fast Neutron Therapy

Neutron Diffraction and Scattering in Matter and Applications

Applications of neutron diffraction and scattering in matter

Alpha Particle (Į)

Applications of alpha particles

Smoke Detectors

Beta Particle (ࢼ±)

Applications of ߚି particles

Applications of ߚା particles

Deuteron Particles (d+)

Applications of deuteron particles

Electron Particles (e)

Applications of electron

Electron Irradiation Facility

Electron irradiation facilities are able to perform the following services

Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM)

Applications of TEM

Electron Back-Scattered Diffraction (EBSD)

Applications of EBSD

Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)

Applications of SEM

Radioactive Isotopes/Radioisotopes/Radionuclides

Applications of radioisotopes

Radiotracers

Applications of radiotracers

Nuclear Batteries, Different Kinds and Applications

Beta Voltaic Batteries

Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG)

X-ray and Applications

Applications of X-rays

X-ray Diffraction (XRD)

Applications of XRD

X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)

Applications of XRF

Compton Scattering.

Compton Backscattering Imaging (Compton Camera)

Compton Backscattering (CBS)/Inverse Compton Scattering/Free Electron-Laser Gamma Production

Applications of Compton scattering

Applications of Compton backscattering (laser-electron)

Gamma Rays

Applications of gamma rays

Gamma Irradiation Facilities

Applications of gamma radiation facilities

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

Plasma

Dense Plasma Focus (DPF) and Application

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Torch and Application

Applications of ICP

Microwave Plasma Torch and Application

Applications of microwave plasma torches

Arc Discharge Plasma Torch and Application

Applications of arc plasma torches

Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet and Application

Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD)

Corona Discharge

Fission Reactions and Nuclear Reactors

Nuclear Power Reactors

Applications of nuclear power reactors

Nuclear Research Reactors

Applications of nuclear research reactors

Fusion Reactions and Fusion Reactors

Applications of fusion as a power source

Particle Accelerators

Van de Graaff and Applications

Cyclotron (Ion Accelerator)

Applications of cyclotrons (depending on the beam energy)

Linear Accelerators (LINAC)

Electron Accelerators

Medical and biological applications

Industrial applications

Synchrotron

Applications of synchrotron radiation (from infrared to hard X-ray)

Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Applications of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Applications of PET

Computed Tomography (CT)

Applications of CT scanners

Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)

Applications of SPECT

Non-Destructive Tests (NDT)

Applications of NDT

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)

X-ray Radiography and Tomography.

Gamma Ray Radiography

Synchrotron Radiation

Neutron Radiography

Electron Transmission

Nuclear Resonance Fluorescence (NRF)

Spectroscopy

Gamma Spectroscopy

NMR Spectroscopy

Mass Spectroscopy

XPS Spectroscopy

XRF Spectroscopy

Nuclear Dating

Carbon-14 Dating (Method 1)

Applications of accelerator mass spectroscopy of C-14

Radiometric (Method 2)

Nuclear Astrophysics

Chapter Two

Contents of Chapter 2

PART 1: NUCLEAR METHODS IN DIAGNOSIS

Nuclear Medicine (Diagnosis)

Radiopharmaceuticals

Haematology Using Radioisotopes

X-ray Radiology

Mammography

Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI)

Planar Scintigraphy (Gamma Scan)

SPECT-CT

PET/CT

Radiocardiography

Human sample analysis by (in vivo) neutron activation analysis (IVNAA)

Nuclear Pediatrics

Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or (NMR)

PART 2: NUCLEAR METHODS FOR THERAPY

Nuclear Medicine (Therapy)

Radiosurgery (Radiotherapy)

Radiation Oncology

Iodine Therapy (Radioiodine Therapy)

Radioimmunotherapy (RIT)

Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT)

Brachytherapy (Curietherapy/Endocurie Therapy)

Plasma Medicine

Electron Therapy (Skin-cancer Therapy)

Electron Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (EIORT)

Radiosynovectomy (Radiosynoviorthesis)

Proton and Carbon Ion Therapy (Hadron Therapy)

Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT)

Chapter Three

Contents of Chapter Three

Environmental Monitoring and Protection

Agriculture and Farm Animals

Food

Geophysics and Earthquake Forecasting

Industry

Security

Forensics and Criminal Investigation

Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Art.

Archeology and dating

Preservation

Authenticity verification

Painting surface cleaning

References

Particles and Ionizing Radiation

Radioisotopes

Nuclear Reactors

Accelerators

Fusion and Plasma

TEM, EBSD, SEM

XRD, XRF, XPS

Electron and gamma ray irradiation centers

NDT

Medical Applications

Non-Medical Applications.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-5275-4451-6

OCLC:

1183030586