Nuclear Science Crash Course: From Atoms to Radioisotopes to Radiation Dose

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The discussion revolves around the fundamentals of nuclear science, including atoms, isotopes, radioisotopes, and radiation. Participants explore topics such as radioactivity, decay processes, radiation detection, and the effects of radiation on humans, particularly in the context of preparing for an upcoming test.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant outlines key topics necessary for understanding nuclear science, including the properties of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, half-life, and radiation dose.
  • Another participant suggests a specific book on radiation detection and measurement, although they note it may not cover all the needed material.
  • A participant expresses a preference for online resources over books, seeking websites that provide basic information to help them catch up.
  • Another participant recommends using Google to find resources and mentions a specific website related to radiation exposure calculations, while cautioning that some online sources may provide varying values.
  • A later reply expresses gratitude for the shared resource and hopes for more website recommendations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for resources to learn about nuclear science, but there is no consensus on the best type of resource, as some prefer books while others seek online information.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the depth of information available online, as some participants note discrepancies in values from different sources, which may affect understanding of radiation exposure calculations.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for students preparing for tests in nuclear science or those seeking foundational knowledge in radioactivity and radiation measurement.

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ATOMS, ISOTOPES AND RADIOISOTOPES:
Atoms, Isotopes, Radioisotopes, Artificial Transmutation: How radioisotopes are manufactured

Radioactivity and how it is detected:
Alpha decay, Beta Decay, Gamma decay, How radiation is detected

Properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation:
Alpha particles, Beta particles, Gamma rays, The ionising abilities of alpha, beta and gamma radiation, The energy of Alpha-Beta-Gamma radiation

Half Life and activity of radioisotopes:
Decay Series

Radiation dose and its effect on humans:
Measuring radiation exposure, The effects of radiation

I've got a test coming up and it's my fault for not listening and paying attention in class as I thought it will be easy but it ain't. I need a way to learn all this to answer from simply questions like how many protons,neutrons and nucleons are in the following nuclides to a radioactive isotope has a life of 1 hour, if a sample initially contains 100 mg of this isotope, which one of the following correctly gives the amount of the radioisotope remaining after 2 hours have elapsed: none,50mg,25mg,100mg... Etc. Questions like these and harder will be on the test like drawing graphs etc.

Thank you.
 
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Hi,
Radiation detection and measurement by Knoll may be suitable for you.., But it doesn't cover all you need.
 
Sorry, I don't want Books, I want information that i can get on the net. I just want websites that will first teach me the basics and I might be able to catch up from there. Thank you.
 
aha,
there are lot...Just google with keyword..
i often see in this:
http://hps.org/publicinformation/ate/cat47.html
But regarding exposure calculation..it is better to refer books, because in have seen in some website with different values
 
Wow Thanks Rajini, Really helped a lot, hope to see more websites ;)
 

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