Radiochemistry and nuclear chemistry 1. Origin of nuclear science 2. Elementary particles 3. Nuclei isotopes and isotope separation 4. Nuclear mass stability 5. Unstable nuclei and radioactive decay 6. Nuclear structure 7. Absorption of nuclear radiation 8. Radiation effects on matter 9. Detection and measurement techniques 10. Energetics of nuclear reactions 11. Mechanisms and models of nuclear reactions 12. The origin of the universe and nucleosynthesis 13. Cosmic radiation and radioelements in nature 14. The actinide and transactinide elements 15. Radiation biology and radiation protection 16. Particle accelerators 17. Production of radionuclides 18. Uses of radioactive tracers 19. Principles of nuclear power 20. Nuclear power reactors 21. The nuclear fuel cycle 22. Behavior of radionuclides in the environment This book covers the field of radiochemistry or nuclear chemistry the study of radiation from an atomic and molecular perspective including elemental transformation and reaction effects as well as physical health and medical properties. It includes the latest developments in research and the current hot topics in the field