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Radiation Physics is making crucial contributions in many areas of the environment and industry for sustainable development. Radiation technology is being used to enhance the quality of life and to make industries cleaner and safer. Three effective methods are being used for industrial operations for instance: 1. Radiotracer and sealed source techniques to monitor industrial processes and containers. 2. Radiation processing/treatment. 3. Industrial gamma tomography and radiography. Radiation processing applying gamma sources is a well-established technology, with about 160 gamma industrial irradiators worldwide. The main aim of this technology is the development of new materials, especially for environmental protection, healthcare, and advanced products (e.g. biotechnology, solar energy systems, etc.). The role of the International Atomic Energy Agency in its development and transfer is worth appreciation. With the efforts of the IAEA, several radiation processing centres have been established in Malaysia, Egypt, Iran, Poland, Brazil, and Hungary. Industrial radiotracer and gamma source techniques are widely used to analyze industrial process systems. These techniques are critical in online monitoring, improved productivity, and process parameter optimization. In many industrial multiphase flow systems, Gamma tomography is being used as a complementary technology for optimizing industrial process design and operation. New development work for preparing radiotracers for harsh industrial conditions is under progress. Multi-tracer applications for on-shore and off-shore oil field characterization are under development. Digital Industrial Radiography testing has become a method of choice for online NDT inspection.