Mahmoud Torkamani
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Radioactivity Explained: Background Radiation, Types, Applications & Safety in Physics
This PowerPoint covers radioactivity, starting with background radiation sources such as cosmic rays, unstable isotopes, and human-made nuclear activities. It explains detection methods like the Geiger-Muller counter and details alpha, beta, and gamma radiation properties, including their ionizing and penetrating abilities. The presentation explores applications such as medical tracers, industrial leak detection, food sterilization, radiotherapy, carbon dating, and nuclear energy production. Radiation safety precautions and shielding techniques are also discussed.