Nuclear chemistry, photochemistry and radiation

Induction of DNA damage by sunlight is a major deleterious event in living organisms.

Gas-cooled, graphite-moderated nuclear reactors suffer ageing and degradation to the graphite during service posing a threat to the functionality of the core, and potentially, the safe operation of the reactor.

Continuous-flow photochemistry is an expanding field within chemistry.

The chemical synthesis of isotopically labelled compounds is a pre-requisite for many chemical, biochemical and medicinal investigations.

A modern introduction to photochemistry covering the principles and applications of this topic from both a physical chemistry and organic chemistry angle.

The purpose of this book is to review the current, state-of-the-art application of isotopic methods to the field of heterogeneous catalysis.

The Special Publications Series is a collection of books produced from the proceedings of international symposia.

This revised and extended 6 volume handbook set is the most comprehensive and voluminous reference work of its kind in the field of nuclear chemistry.

This book summarises approaches and current practices in actinide immobilisation using chemically-durable crystalline materials such as ceramics and monocrystals.

Bioinorganic photochemistry is a rapidly evolving field integrating inorganic photochemistry with biological, medical and environmental sciences.

Atmospheric Chemistry provides readers with a basic knowledge of the chemistry of Earth's atmosphere, and an understanding of the role that chemical transformations play in this vital part of our environment.

Setting the pace for progress and innovation .

Gas-phase ion chemistry is a broad field which has many applications and which encompasses various branches of chemistry and physics.

The field of nuclear medicine is expanding rapidly, with the development of exciting new diagnostic methods and treatments.

We are in the second century of "e;Nuclear Age"e;.

In view of the rapid growth in both experimental and theoretical studies of multi-photon processes and multi-photon spectroscopy of atoms, ions and molecules in chemistry, physics, biology, materials science, etc.

This thesis explores two distinct applications of laser spectroscopy: the study of nuclear ground state properties, and element selective radioactive ion beam production.

The physics of emission, absorption and interaction of light in astrophysics and in laboratory plasmas is developed from first principles.

With the development of courses on materials synthesis and the need to carry out specific chemical transformations in the laboratory, good practical advice will be needed for those requiring more detail on conjugated materials synthesis.

A review of contemporary actinide research that focuses on new advances in experiment and theory, and the interplay between these two realms Experimental and Theoretical Approaches to Actinide Chemistry offers a comprehensive review of the key aspects of actinide research.

For decades, scientists have envisioned the possibility of storing energy in the form of nuclear excitations, resulting in specific nuclear configurations known as isomers.

Summarizing all the latest trends and recent topics in one handy volume, this book covers everything needed for a solid understanding of photochromic materials.

This book describes radionanomedicine as an integrated medicine using exogenous and endogenous This book describes radionanomedicine as an integrated approach that uses exogenous and endogenous nanomaterials for in vivo and human applications.

Photoinduced charge transfer constitutes the scientific basis of photography, electrophotography and many biological processes.

Photochemistry is an important facet in the study of the origin of life and prebiotic chemistry.

The development of nuclear weapons during the Manhattan Project is one of the most significant scientific events of the twentieth century.

This book comprehensively describes organic electronic devices developed in the past decades.

Meeting the desire for a comprehensive book that collects and curates the vast amount of knowledge gained in the field of singlet oxygen, this title covers the physical, chemical and biological properties of this reactive oxygen species and also its increasingly important applications across chemical, environmental and biomedical areas.

Reviewing photo-induced processes that have relevance to a wide number of academic and commercial disciplines, this volume reflects the current interests in chemistry, physics, biology and technology.

A comprehensive review of non-ionizing radiation and its public health and environmental risks, for researchers, policy makers, and laymen This book explains the characteristics of all forms of electromagnetic non-ionizing radiation (NIR) and analyzes the relationship between exposure and its biological effects, as well as the known dose-response relationships associated with each.

This is the most updated, comprehensive collection of monographs on all aspects of photochemistry and photophysics related to natural and synthetic, inorganic, organic, and biological supramolecular systems.

Photovoltaic systems enable the sun's energy to be converted directly into electricity using semiconductor solar cells.

The Journal of the American Chemical Society says this reference provides "e;a wealth of information on frontier photochemistry"e; and "e;could easily serve as a definitive source of background information for future researchers.

How did life begin on the Earth?

For centuries, light has been used to cure various diseases.

This volume contains a selection of the pioneering papers by Nobel Laureate George Porter.

This book is a complete update of the classic 1981 FAST BREEDER REACTORS textbook authored by Alan E.

Setting the pace for progress and innovation .

The second edition of "e;The Chemistry of the Superheavy Elements"e; provides a complete coverage of the chemistry of a series of elements beginning with atomic number 104 - the transactinides or superheavy elements - including their nuclear properties and production in nuclear reactions at heavy-ion accelerators.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is increasingly used among health practitioners in combatting a variety of diseases, most notably various types of cancer, and is often utilised in combination with other therapeutic options to enhance efficacy or reduce adverse reactions.

Hermann Sicius bringt dem Leser in knapper Form alle wichtigen Informationen rund um die Edelgase nahe.

Hermann Sicius bringt dem Leser in knapper Form alle wichtigen Informationen rund um die Edelgase nahe.

Die sechs bekannten Mitglieder dieser achten Hauptgruppe, von Helium bis Radon, sind bei Raumtemperatur allesamt gasförmig, nur über den möglichen Aggregatzustand des siebten Vertreters dieser Elementengruppe, des nur künstlich erzeugbaren Oganessons wird noch diskutiert.

Die sechs bekannten Mitglieder dieser achten Hauptgruppe, von Helium bis Radon, sind bei Raumtemperatur allesamt gasförmig, nur über den möglichen Aggregatzustand des siebten Vertreters dieser Elementengruppe, des nur künstlich erzeugbaren Oganessons wird noch diskutiert.

Dieses umfangreiche Chemie Buch bietet eine strukturierte Einführung in die wichtigsten Bereiche der Chemie und eignet sich sowohl für Studienanfänger als auch fortgeschrittene Lernende.

Super-Gau in Tschernobyl, Castor-Transporte, Elektrosmog - man muss nicht immer gleich an das Schlimmste denken.

In diesem Buch erfahren Sie, wie Kernstrahlung entsteht und welche Eigenschaften einschließlich Gefahren sie beinhaltet.

El libro recoge información de primera fuente sobre la presencia de la radiactividad en la naturaleza, tras cuarenta años de trabajo en el área de Radiactividad ambiental en la Comisión Chilena de Energía Nuclear (CCHEN).