Radioactivity in the Environment

Radioactivity in the Environment, Second Edition, presents the facts on the presence of both natural and manmade radionuclides in the environment. Sources of ionizing radiation that can lead to human exposure are discussed, including natural sources, nuclear explosions, nuclear power generation, the use of radiation in medical, industrial and research purposes, and radiation-emitting consumer products. In this thoroughly updated edition, users will find new sections on developments in radioactive nuclides in nature and technologically modified exposure to natural radiation, new threats by terrorist individuals, groups and countries, changes to the status of nuclear power in the world, and more.

Additional new sections cover radioisotopes in geo-prospecting and the oil industry, the use of radiation in environmental protection, detector types and detectors used for personal dosimetry, the "Dirty Bomb", the Fukushima accident, and North Korea testing sites and nuclear capabilities.

Includes details of analytical laboratory procedures for radioactivity measurement in different samplesFeatures a new chapter on decontamination after radiation exposureExpands the discussion on nuclear fusion to cover ITER and other installations

1. Introduction
2. Radioactive Nuclides in Nature
3. Technologically Modified Exposure to Natural Radiation
4. Man Made Radioactivity
5. Measurements of Radioactivity
6. Radiation Safety
7. The Nuclear Fuel Cycle
8. The Bomb
9. Monitoring Accidentally Released Radionuclides in the Environment
10. Bomb Test Sites
11. International Safeguards
12. Environmental Monitoring for Safeguards
13. Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty