Radioactive Sources : Applications and Alternative Technologies

Radioactive Sources Applications and Alternative Technologies

Radioactive Sources: Applications and Alternative Technologies assesses the status of medical, research, sterilization, and other commercial applications of radioactive sources and alternative (nonradioisotopic) technologies in the United States and internationally. Focusing on Category 1, 2, and 3...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: National Academies Press (U.S.) (author)
Autor Corporativo: National Academies Press (U.S.), author, issuing body (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, DC : National Academies Press 2021.
Materias:
Medical radiology.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front matter
  • Synopsis
  • Summary
  • 1. Background and study task
  • 2. Radioactive source uses, risks, and control
  • 3. Alternative technology adoption and development
  • 4. Radiation sources and alternative technologies in medicine and research
  • 5. Radioactive sources and alternative technologies in sterilization
  • 6. Radioactive sources and alternative technologies in industrial applications
  • References
  • Appendix A: Biographical sketches of committee members and staff
  • Appendix B: Information-gathering meetings
  • Appendix C: Acronyms and abbreviations
  • Appendix D: Glossary
  • Appendix E: Economic feasibility of adopting alternative technologies
  • Appendix F: Sterilization using radiation with different modalities

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