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This lecture introduces the basic concepts of radiation detection, energy deposition by ionizing radiation, radioisotope production, and its applications in medicine, industry, and research. The course covers topics such as physics, radiation effects on the body, protection, hospital applications, radiation sources, shielding, industrial applications, food irradiation, radiotherapy, and more.