Radiation and Nuclear power is a must read for students of medical physics and nuclear science and engineering. Focus is on bringing out the applications of radiation in medicine, agriculture and food preservation and various applications in many industries. It also brings out how nuclear energy is used for power generation with minimal environmental effects compared to other sources of electricity generation. This book is also suited to the general public to increase their awareness about the more benefits of radiation.
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G Vaidyanathan, V.Meenakshisundaram, V.Rajagopal
Dr. G. Vaidyanathan is a former visiting professor of nuclear science and engineering at the SRM Institute of Science and technology, Chennai. Earlier he was the Director (fast Reactor Technology) at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam. He has written books on nuclear reactors, nuclear safety and Energy & environment. His areas of expertise include reactor safety, thermal hydraulics, numerical and experimental simulation.
Dr. V. Meenakshisundaram is presently Dean (Research), Meenakshi college for Women, Chennai. He is a Former Head, Radiological Safety Division at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam. His areas of expertise include Health Physics, environmental radioactivity, radiation physics and shielding.
Shri.V.Rajagopal is a former senior scientist at the Radiological Safety division, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam. His major assignments were in providing efficient radiological surveillance and health physics services at the radioactive facilities at the centre. His expertise includes measurement of internal and external radiation exposure, nuclear counting and calibration of radiation instruments.
