Guest Lecture on Nuclear energy , Radio isotopes& Applications for improvement of quality life

Guest Lecture on Nuclear energy , Radio isotopes& Applications for improvement of quality life

Prof. DR.A.V.R.REEDY, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.

Organized by
Department of Humanities and Sciences, AITS, Kadapa

The natural and artificial sources of radiations are discussed with special reference to natural radioactive decay series and artificial radioisotopes. Applications have played significant role in improving the quality of human life. The application of radioisotopes in tracing, radiography, food preservation and sterilization, eradication of insects and pests, medical diagnosis and therapy, and new variety of crops in agricultural field are explained. Radiation interacts with matter to produce excitation and ionization of an atom or molecule; as a result physical and biological effects are produced. These effects and mechanisms are discussed. The dosimetric quantities used in radiological protection are Explained Radiological protections and the control of occupational and medical exposures are also explained.