Nuclear physics is the field of physics that studies atomic nuclei and their constituents and interactions, in addition to the study of other forms of nuclear matter. Nuclear physics should not be confused with atomic physics, which studies the atom as a whole, including its electrons. Nuclear physics techniques have been revolutionary in medical diagnostics and cancer therapy. In addition, nuclear medicine procedures are used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, treat hyperthyroidism, assess coronary artery disease, localize tumors, and diagnose pulmonary emboli.
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