Radioecology

The presented book provides detailed information on basic radiobiological concepts, their units, radiation level control methods, radiation dosimetry, radiation detectors and radiation meters. Also, one chapter contains information on the natural radiation background, its importance for the biosphere, and the role of the natural radiation background in the normal growth and development of organisms. In the book, special attention is paid to radioactivity and the environmental problems it creates, environmental problems of the atomic energy industry, accidents at nuclear power plants, the global consequences of the Chernobyl disaster, and the problem of radioactive waste disposal.The book also contains a large number of tables, graphs and diagrams on radiation safety.The book is designed for students who have chosen the specialties of radiobiology, radioecology, radiology, biophysics, molecular biology. The book can be used by teachers and specialists working in this field, as well as those who study radiobiology and radioecology independently.