Radionuclides, 1. Introduction
Abstract
The article contains sections titled:
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1. |
Nucleons |
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2. |
Timeline of Discoveries in Radioactivity |
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3. |
Nuclides and Radionuclides |
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4. |
The Law of Radioactive Decay |
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5. |
Interaction between Radiation and Matter |
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5.1. |
Interaction between Gamma Quanta and Matter |
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5.2. |
Interaction between Electrons and Matter |
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5.3. |
Interaction between Positrons and Matter |
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5.4. |
Interaction between Alpha Particles and Matter |
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5.5. |
Interaction between Neutrons and Matter |
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5.6. |
Interaction between Neutrinos and Matter |
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6. |
The Biological Effects of Radiation and Radionuclides |
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6.1. |
Physical Radiation Effects |
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6.2. |
Molecular Radiation Effects |
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6.2.1. |
Radiation Damage to DNA |
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6.2.2. |
Repair of DNA Damage in the Cell |
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6.3. |
Cellular Radiation Effects |
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6.4. |
Radiation Effects on Tissue |
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6.5. |
Radiation Hazards |
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6.5.1. |
Radiation Carcinogenesis |
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6.5.2. |
Hereditary Radiation Effects |
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6.5.3. |
Teratogenic Radiation Effects |
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6.6. |
Radionuclides |
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6.6.1. |
Radionuclides of Concern in Radiation Protection |
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6.6.2. |
Exposure of the Population due to Natural and Artificial Radioisotopes |
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6.7. |
Basic Principles of Radiation Protection |
