As the basis of nuclear technology , radiation technology ( radiation generating techniques , radiation detecting techniques and radiation application techniques) has been widely utilized in many areas . Based on beam generating and radiation detecting techniques , beam analysis is the typical application of radiation technology in material science . However , the purpose of analysis is improvement , optimization and development ; the important application is to improve materials , to modify materials and to develop new materials . On the research of radiation effect , it' s beneficial for us to analyze materials and to improve it or to develop new materials ; it' s also helpful for us to choose what kind of beams to destroy it and to design new type of beam weapons . Advanced material is the substantial basis for advanced weapon development and national defense power enhancement . To deploy the application of radiation technology , demands advanced material research to boost the discipline development . We should focus on high- tech materials which are essential to national strategic development as well as to research into the main task related materials .