Tenr - Technologically Enhanced Natural Radiation - Couverture souple

Paschoa, Anselmo Salles; Steinhausler, F.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0081014473 ISBN 13 : 9780081014479

Editeur : Elsevier / The Lancet, 2016

Synopsis

This book on TENR discusses the basic Physics and Chemistry principles of natural radiation. The current knowledge of the biological effects of natural radiation is summarized. A wide variety of topics, from cosmic radiation to atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic radiation is addressed, including radon, thoron, and depleted uranium. Issues like terrorism and geochronology using natural radiation are also examined.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book on TENR discusses the basic Physics and Chemistry principles of natural radiation. The current knowledge of the biological effects of natural radiation is summarized. A wide variety of topics, from cosmic radiation to atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic radiation is addressed, including radon, thoron, and depleted uranium. Issues like terrorism and geochronology using natural radiation are also examined.

• Comprehensive global TENR data assembly
• Critical assessment of the significant radiological impact of TENR on man and the environment as compared to radiological impact from man-made sources in nuclear technology and nuclear medicine
• Illustration of the importance of TENR for the future conceptual development of radiation protection

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Elsevier / The Lancet
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0081014473
• ISBN 13: 9780081014479
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 244
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Barbara Criscuolo; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; 20141; Italie