IAEA emphasized that nuclear techniques are driving innovative solutions to global challenges.
Key Applications of Nuclear Techniques in Different Spheres
- Medical: Used in diagnosis and therapy.
- An X ray based diagnostic tool pivotal for the timely detection and treatment of breast tumours.
- Radioactive iodine (I-131) is used to treat thyroid cancer and other conditions affecting the thyroid gland.
- Energy: Nuclear energy produces about 10% of the world’s electricity (International Energy Agency (IEA)).
- Agriculture:
- Fallout radionuclide (FRN) technique Analyzes soil radionuclide concentrations to measure erosion patterns.
- Radioimmunoassay (RIA) technology: Detects hormone levels in animals enabling precise timing for artificial insemination, etc.
- Environment:
- Isotope hydrology uses both stable and radioactive isotopes to follow the movements of the water in the hydrologic cycle.
- Isotopic techniques are helping in monitoring extreme weather events.
- Industry: Tracers are used in expensive industrial equipment to obtain information that makes it possible to extend its operative life.
- Other:
- Food Safety, E.g. Food irradiation, it is the process of exposing foodstuffs to gamma rays to kill bacteria that can cause food-borne disease, and to increase shelf life.
- Radioisotope thermal generators (RTGs) are used in space missions.
Key Initiatives Taken to promote Nuclear TechniquesGlobal
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