Download or read book Fundamentals of Nuclear Science Application in Agriculture written by H. Chandrasekharan and published by Northern Book Centre. This book was released on 2006 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on the compilation of lecture notes on nuclear techniques in agriculture and biology, prepared and updated for students of PG School, IARI, New Delhi during the past 16 years. The book contains three parts, namely, Fundamentals of Nuclear Science (covering the basic features), Applications (comprising essential application with focus on agriculture) and Appendices (consisting of bibliography, nuclear terms, radioactive decay charts, select constants and abbreviations used). Salient Features • Language is lucid and informal. • Unique in terms of its contents and 88 illustrations and 11 photographs that simplify and encourage the readers in understanding the approach and theory. • Recent developments in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance have been discussed. • Provides a comprehensive view of the potentialities of nuclear science and its application. • Contains clarity and high level of precision in presenting the subject matter. • A detailed bibliography for further reading. • Detail contents at the begining facilitate quick revision. • Can be used either as a textbook or for supplementary reading in colleges, universities and research institutions dealing with applications of nuclear techniques. • Would be of immense help to the academic community at large. In short, the flawless presentation on various aspects of nuclear applications is expected to enrich biologists and agricultural scientists to easily understand not only the basic concepts but also essentials on the application of the nuclear energy in a variety of ways for research and in agriculture.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Nuclear Science written by P. N. Tiwari and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Atoms in Agriculture written by Thomas S. Osborne and published by Alpha Edition. This book was released on 2022-04-11 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book "" Atoms in Agriculture: Applications of Nuclear Science to Agriculture (Revised) "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering Second Edition written by J. Kenneth Shultis and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-09-07 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the publication of the bestselling first edition, there have been numerous advances in the field of nuclear science. In medicine, accelerator based teletherapy and electron-beam therapy have become standard. New demands in national security have stimulated major advances in nuclear instrumentation.An ideal introduction to the fundamentals of nuclear science and engineering, this book presents the basic nuclear science needed to understand and quantify an extensive range of nuclear phenomena. New to the Second Edition— A chapter on radiation detection by Douglas McGregor Up-to-date coverage of radiation hazards, reactor designs, and medical applications Flexible organization of material that allows for quick reference This edition also takes an in-depth look at particle accelerators, nuclear fusion reactions and devices, and nuclear technology in medical diagnostics and treatment. In addition, the author discusses applications such as the direct conversion of nuclear energy into electricity. The breadth of coverage is unparalleled, ranging from the theory and design characteristics of nuclear reactors to the identification of biological risks associated with ionizing radiation. All topics are supplemented with extensive nuclear data compilations to perform a wealth of calculations. Providing extensive coverage of physics, nuclear science, and nuclear technology of all types, this up-to-date second edition of Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering is a key reference for any physicists or engineer.
Download or read book The Application of Nuclear Energy to Agriculture written by Carl C. Moh and published by Bib. Orton IICA / CATIE. This book was released on 1970 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radiation botany and plant genetics; Entomology; Soil chemistry.
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Download or read book Measuring Emission of Agricultural Greenhouse Gases and Developing Mitigation Options using Nuclear and Related Techniques written by Mohammad Zaman and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-01-29 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book is an outcome of the collaboration between the Soil and Water Management & Crop Nutrition Section, Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture, Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna, Austria, and the German Science Foundation research unit DASIM (Denitrification in Agricultural Soils: Integrated control and Modelling at various scales) and other institutes. It presents protocols, methodologies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for measuring GHGs from different agroecosystems and animals using isotopic and related techniques that can also be used to validate climate-smart agricultural practices to mitigate GHGs. The material featured is useful for beginners in the field wanting an overview of the current methodologies, but also for experts who need hands-on descriptions of said methodologies. The book is written in form of a monograph and consists of eight chapters.
Download or read book The Application of Nuclear Energy to Agriculture written by C. C. Moh and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Induction of mutations in Manihot; A compact mutant in coffee; Mutation breeding in the common bean; Radiosensitivity of tropical plant species.
Download or read book Nuclear Science and Technology written by Shunzhong Luo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook highlights the fundamentals, applications and research frontiers of the civil-use non-power nuclear technology, especially the radioisotopes and radiation technology. The wide scope of applications and the active research in the subject field calls for a comprehensive textbook that not only explains the basic principles but also links the fundamentals to the various application fields. The book systematically leads students from isotope preparation, to nuclear analysis, and to the civil applications in areas such as chemical engineering, agriculture, medicine, environmental protection and materials modification. The application in the energy field is briefly introduced. The book can be used as good teaching materials for upper undergraduate and graduate students in nuclear science and technology. It is also a handy reference book for researchers and engineers in the above mentioned fields.
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Download or read book Introduction to Nuclear Techniques in Agronomy and Plant Biology written by Peter B. Vose and published by Pergamon. This book was released on 1980 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nature of isotopes and radiation; Nuclear reactions; Working with radioisotopes; Detection systems and instrumentation; Radioassay; Radioisotopes and tracer principles; Stable isotopes as tracers; Mainly the use of 15N. Activation analysis for biological samples; X-ray fluorescence spectrography for plants and soils; Autoradiography; Isotopes in soils studies; isotopic tracers in field experimentation; Nuclear techniques in plant science; Nuclear techniques for soil water; Radiation and other induced mutation in plant breeding.
Download or read book Application of Nuclear Energy to Agriculture written by Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Sciences and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Radiation Applications written by Hisaaki Kudo and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-05-23 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on radiation applications in various fields such as industry, environmental conservation, analytical sciences, agriculture, medical diagnosis and therapy, and other areas, from laboratory or research scale to practical or commercial scale. The book targets rather beginning or young professionals in radiation chemistry, processing, biology, and medicine, among others, but also introduces the state of the art of the relevant fields. This volume also helps readers to understand the fundamentals of radiation chemistry, physics, and biology that underlie the miscellaneous applications. Readers will understand, for example, that industry utilizes radiation to fabricate water-absorbent materials or semiconductors and also that cancer patients can be cured through radiation without surgery. These and more facts about radiation applications are made available in this valuable book.
Download or read book Nuclear Geophysics written by V.I. Ferronsky and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-13 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fundamentals of methods in nuclear geophysics and their practical applications in engineering geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, agriculture and environmental science are discussed in this book. The methods and apparatus based on absorption and scattering of gamma and neutron radiation for determination of density and soil moisture in natural conditions are presented in Chapters 2, 3, and 4. The theoretical fundamentals and installations of the penetration logging techniques where gamma, gamma-gamma and neutron logging in combination with static penetration form common complexes for engineering geology and hydrogeology exploration without boring holes are described. The developed constructions and practical use penetration logging installations for applications on land and marine shelves are described in Chapters 5, 6, 7, and 8. The physical fundamentals for the use of the natural stable and radioactive isotopes for study of the global hydrological cycle are provided. The experimental data, origin and distribution of cosmogenic and radiogenic isotopes in the oceans, atmospheric moisture, surface and underground waters are presented in Chapters 9, 10, and 11. The sources and conditions of the radioactive contamination of the natural waters are discussed in Chapters 12 and 13. This book will be of interest to scientists and researchers who use nuclear geophysics methods in engineering geology, hydrology, hydrogeology and hydrogeoecology. Lecturers, students, and postgraduates in these subjects will also find it useful.
