Radioactivity. Fundamentals - measurement - applications. 5. rev. and enl. ed.

Students and practicians of physics, chemistry, medicine, engineering, and environmental science need fundamental knowledge on radioactivity for their daily practice. This is what the revised and re-edited version of this book intends to provide them with. Subjects: Properties of the atomic nucleus; Radioactivity and nuclear reactions; Natural and man-made radioactive nuclides; Production of radioactive nuclides; Radioactive emitters; Interactions and measurement of ionizing radiation, Applications of radioactive nuclides; Radiation protection. (orig.)