Radiation and Radioactivity on Earth and Beyond

By: Ivan G. Draganic, Jean-Pierre Adloff

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Hardcover | 12 May 1993 | Edition Number 2

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368 Pages

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"Radiation and Radioactivy on Earth and Beyond", the second edition, is a compendium of information on how radiation affects the Earth and its inhabitants. The book provides insight into the history and developments in the fields of radioactivity and nuclear energy. Basic facts on the nature of radioactivity are presented, including the structure of matter form elementary particles to atoms and ionizing radiation and its interaction with matter. The book is organized so that anyone inteested in the effects of radiation should find it easy to read. A page with comments describing the major points to be covered precedes each chapter. A glossary of scientific and technical terms is included at the end of the book.

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"A masterly attempt at setting radioactivity in context...Anyone interested in radioactivity should read it..." - New Scientist Radiation and Radioactivity on Earth and Beyond is a remarkable compendium of information on how radiation affects the Earth and its inhabitants. The book provides insight into the history of and developments in the fields of radioactivity and nuclear energy. Basic facts on the nature of radioactivity are presented, including the structure of matter from elementary particles to atoms and ionizing radiation and its interactions with matter. The book is organized so that anyone interested in the effects of radiation will find it easy to read. A page with comments describing the major points to be covered precedes each chapter. At the end of each chapter there is an annotated bibliography that provides details regarding contents, readership, and other features of interest for each book listed. A glossary of scientific and technical terms is included at the end of the book. The Second Edition of Radiation and Radioactivity on Earth and Beyond features new information regarding the Chernobyl nuclear accident, the production of elementary particles, radiation exposure, the geopolitical effects of the end of the nuclear arms race between the U.S. and the former Soviet Union, and the future of nuclear power. This book is important reading for anyone concerned with radiation, nuclear energy, and scientific space research.

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Nuclear Issues Atomic & Molecular Physics Engineering & Technology Environmental Science

A Story that Covers Almost a Century
The Penetrating Invisible Radiation	p. 3
Radioactivity and the Curies	p. 5
The Nature of Radioactivity, Rutherford and Soddy	p. 7
Fitting Radioelements and Isotopes into Mendeleev's Periodic Table	p. 7
Radioactivity and Physics	p. 10
Artificial Radioactivity and the Joliot-Curie Team	p. 11
Uranium Fission	p. 12
The Consequences of Uranium Fission: Nuclear Power	p. 15
Completion and Extension of the Periodic Table of the Elements	p. 18
Omnipresence of Radioactivity and Some Implications	p. 21
Uses and Misuses of Radioelements and Radiations	p. 23
Radiation Protection Regulations	p. 26
Nuclear Power for Electricity	p. 27
Nuclear Weapons	p. 28
Radioactivity and Matter
A Primer of Radioactivity	p. 35
Atomic Structure	p. 37
Nuclear Structure	p. 41
Unstable Nuclei and Radioactivity	p. 51
Radioactive Clocks	p. 59
Isotopic Anomalies and Extinct Radionuclides	p. 62
Radiogenic Heat	p. 64
Ionizing Radiation
Nature and Energies	p. 69
Physical Action	p. 74
Chemical Action	p. 82
Biological Action	p. 92
Large Sources	p. 101
Chemical Aspects of Nuclear Processes
Nuclear Transformations	p. 107
The Machinery	p. 113
Hot Atom Chemistry	p. 115
Chemical Effects of Radioactive Decay	p. 121
Nucleosynthesis, Cosmic Radiation, and the Universe
A Look Beyond the Earth	p. 129
The Expanding Universe and Fossil Radiation	p. 131
Energy and Matter in the Universe	p. 134
Nucleosyntheses in Stellar Cores	p. 137
Nucleosyntheses in Supernova Explosions	p. 141
Cosmic Rays	p. 144
Antimatter	p. 148
Dark Matter	p. 151
The Interstellar and Interplanetary Medium
Between the Stars	p. 155
Comets, Visitors from the Outer Solar System	p. 162
Radiation and Cometary Chemistry	p. 169
Meteorites, Visitors from the Inner Solar System	p. 174
The Early Earth
Far into the Past	p. 183
Atmosphere and Crust	p. 185
The Phenomenon of Oklo	p. 189
Nuclear Energy in the Earth's Past	p. 195
Chemical and Early Biochemical Evolutions	p. 201
The Contemporary Earth
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Substances	p. 209
Radiation of Extraterrestrial Origin	p. 215
Man-Made Radioactive Substances	p. 216
Some Unique Things Radioactive Isotopes Can Do	p. 220
Radiation Exposure, Hazards, and Accidents	p. 228
Radiation Protection	p. 235
Nuclear Energy
Controlled Release of Nuclear Energy	p. 243
Common Types of Nuclear Power Reactors	p. 246
Uranium Fuel Cycle	p. 252
Artificial Fissile Nuclides	p. 254
Spent Nuclear Fuel	p. 257
Radioactive Wastes and Nuclear Energy	p. 260
Decommissioning of a Nuclear Power Plant	p. 266
Safety and Accidents	p. 267
Nuclear Explosives	p. 276
Risks and Benefits	p. 279
Perspectives
Nuclear Events Beyond Earth	p. 285
Nuclear War - A Major Danger	p. 288
Energy and Social Evolution	p. 297
Energy From Nuclear Fission - A Reality	p. 302
Energy From Nuclear Fusion - A Major Event	p. 308
Radiation and Man	p. 314
Glossary	p. 319
Index	p. 329
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