Applications of Ionizing Radiation: Uses of Radioactivity for Our Benefit

The video explores the applications of ionizing radiation, including food irradiation, equipment sterilization, smoke alarms, material thickness measurement, and tracers in industry and medicine. It also covers medical applications like PET scanners and radiotherapy for cancer treatment, highlighting the benefits and safety measures associated with each use.

What role do tracers play in medical applications?

How do PET scanners utilize radioactive isotopes for diagnosis?

What are the two types of radiotherapy used to treat cancer?