Considerations for the Adoption of Alternative Technologies to Replace High Activity Radioactive Sources

In this special report, we describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative technologies to some of the most commonly used radioactive source applications in medicine, industry and research. Our goal is not to take a particular stance on the issue or to make specific recommendations; rather, it is to help you consider whether it would be appropriate to replace some or all of the radioactive source technologies that you currently use with alternatives, particularly if a replacement is equally effective, less burdensome and has comparable costs.