On radiation protection and climate change – a summary

Abstract

planned for construction as well as those at proposal stage. However, the ethics of nuclear power is increasingly under challenge due to the incidents at the Chernobyl and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plants, and concerns over radioactive discharges, safe management of radioactive waste and lack of an operational repository for spent nuclear fuel. Central to these concerns is the perceived unique radiological risk of nuclear power. But in a world where Climate Change presents a threat to the entire planet, is nuclear power and the associated radiological risk not ethical? Exploring the interplay between climate change ethics and the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP)’s System of Radiological Protection, we consider the major contribution that new nuclear power stations can make to climate change mitigation, through decarbonisation of power systems, and finally unpick the case for nuclear power in this new world of climate change ethics.

Prospects of the Higgs boson: an overview

“…To determine the decay width Γ across different decay channels, one can employ the amplitude |M| and phase space integrals, as outlined by. 9 The calculation of the decay width proceeds as follows:…”

An introduction to quantum scattering theory

“…In Quantum mechanics, scattering involves alterations in particle trajectories or states during interaction essential for understanding phenomena like particle accelerations and light scattering by atoms. 7,8 At the core of this theory is the scattering amplitude, depicting the transition probability from an initial to a final state. Various theoretical frameworks and mathematical tools like the Born approximation and partial wave analysis facilitate the study of quantum scattering.…”

“…1,2 Quantum scattering plays a pivotal role in various fields of physics, chemistry, and even beyond, influencing areas such as materials science, quantum computing, and nuclear physics among others. 3,4 Theoretical concepts such as the Schrödinger equation, scattering amplitude, and scattering cross-section are highlighted in this, along with their significance in describing particle interactions with potential energy fields. 5,6…”

“…3,4 Theoretical concepts such as the Schrödinger equation, scattering amplitude, and scattering cross-section are highlighted in this, along with their significance in describing particle interactions with potential energy fields. 5,6…”

A brief overview of solar cycle variability effects on climate

“…3 This has made researchers to conclude that there should be a relationship between variations of solar radiation from the sun and global climate change. 4 These phenomena, including unsafe human activities, could be the reason we are facing a relatively sharp global temperature rise. 5 The past years have shown that the sun has contributed significantly in the changes that our climate is facing today.…”