Exhibition of peaceful applications of atomic energy
Ha Noi, April 25 (VNA) -- An exhibition on peaceful applications of atomic energy was opened today, April 25, in Ha Noi by the Viet Nam Atomic Energy Institute under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment and the Japan Atomic Industry Forum.
During the five-day exhibition, workshops and talks will be held between experts in atomic energy, policy planners and the public on applications of atomic energy techniques in the national economy, radiation technology and atomic safety and power.
The talks were intended to help the public and policy planners better understand issues relating to atomic power.
Viet Nam has produced more than 20 isotope and radio pharmaceutical products for diagnosis and treatment. Around one-third of cancer patients in the country have received radiotherapy from 20 atomic medical institutions.
Radiation technology has also been applied to examining the quality of construction works, including bridge girders and road surfaces, and to creating rice varieties with high quality and high productivity.
Meanwhile, radio tracer techniques have been used to conduct research on fertilizing rice fields in different areas of the Mekong Delta.--VNA
