The World of Nuclear Science

Nuclear science is all around us. It's not as obvious as we think at first, but take a closer look - you'll find aspects of nuclear science everywhere you go. Everywhere from power generation to medicine to daily life, most people will encounter some form of nuclear science in action, making their lives easier.

Here are just some ways in which nuclear science is applied.

• Scientific Analysis Techniques
  nuclear technology is widely used within other fields of science
  Note: If you are reading about applications you should read this page first. Principles in other applications depend on the basic techniques outlined here.
• Measuring Radiation
  all about the ways radiation can be measured, as well as the fact that you're always exposed to it
• Reactors
  what is a nuclear reactor, and what are they used for?
  • Electricity Generation - Power Reactors
    nuclear concepts have provided the world with an alternate power source
  • Research Reactors
    research reactors provide scientists with experimental equipment as well as manufacturing radioisotopes for use in other fields
• Medicine
  from diagnosis to treatment, nuclear science plays a vital part in many of today's medical processes
• Food and Agriculture
  the food we eat and how it was grown and processed probably was influenced by nuclear science in some way
• Industry
  nuclear science has found a vital role to play in today's industry, especially in maintenance and quality control
• Household Uses of Radiation
  it's not very obvious, but many homes today use radiation for their benefit
• Nuclear Weapons
  one of the most, if not, the most powerful types of weapons are nuclear weapons
  • Fission Weapons
  • Fusion Weaons
• Archaeology and Geology
  nuclear science and technology is used to date objects and treasures as well as identify minerals in the mining industry

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