Ionising Radiation and Mankind

Edited By: D.V. Gopinath, N. Ramamoorthy

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This book provides a comprehensive account of the applications of radioactivity and ionising radiation. It covers topics such as radiation’s use in medicine, food, agriculture, and industry, making it of interest to professionals in these fields.

This book provides a comprehensive account of the developments and current status in several fields of the application of radioactivity and ionising radiation. It covers…

This book provides a comprehensive account of the developments and current status in several fields of the application of radioactivity and ionising radiation. It covers such topics as radiation-based techniques, radiation’s applications in medicine, food and agriculture, its impact on industry, and its associated materials. The book will be of interest to a wide variety of readers including professionals in radiation medicine, industrial processes, food preservation, and agriculture.

Dr D.V. Gopinath led major programmes on Health Physics, Radiation and Environmental Safety and Bio-Medical Sciences at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai. He is a specialist in the area of radiation physics, radiation emergency preparedness, environmental modeling, and radiation transport. His publications include more than 80 articles in national and international journals, and he is the co-editor of two books on radiation physics and radiation protection.

Dr N. Ramamoorthy is a Consultant to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Mumbai, and Adjunct Professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore. He has held various senior positions at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, and his research focuses on radioisotopes, radiation technology and radiopharmaceuticals. His most recent publication is Advanced Radiation Technology, while he is also co-author of Fundamentals of Radiochemistry.