Physics

Radiogenic isotopes are unstable atomic nuclei that decay radioactively, used in geology for rock dating and tracing geological processes.

Proton-Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) is an analytical technique that uses proton bombardment to analyze elemental compositions in various materials.

Mössbauer spectroscopy is a precise analytical method used to study the atomic and magnetic properties of materials by measuring the absorption and emission of gamma rays.

Synchrotron radiation is electromagnetic emission from charged particles moving at near-light speeds, crucial for diverse scientific and industrial applications.

Gamma ray imaging is used in medical diagnostics, industrial inspections, and astronomical observations to detect gamma rays and analyze internal structures.

Radiolysis is the chemical decomposition of materials caused by exposure to ionizing radiation, impacting environments like nuclear reactors and medical treatments.

Nuclear fuel reprocessing involves chemical operations to extract materials like plutonium and uranium from spent nuclear fuel, aiding in recycling and waste reduction.

Radiometallurgy integrates physics and chemistry to study and enhance metals in radioactive environments, crucial for nuclear and space sectors.

Autoradiography is an analytical technique used in various scientific fields to visualize radioactive materials in specimens, employing radioactive isotopes as tracers.

Learn about Neutron Activation Analysis, a precise non-destructive method used to identify elemental composition in various materials through neutron irradiation and gamma-ray spectrometry.