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Radiation Safety
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Yates, W. David |
| Copyright Year | 2020 |
| Description | In order to discuss the safety aspects of any issue, it is necessary to understand the basics of the hazard or issue. In this chapter, the fundamentals of both ionizing radiation and nonionizing radiation are discussed. This chapter provides an overview of such topics as particle radiation, electromagnetic radiation, basics of radiation, biological effects of ionizing radiation, description of ionizing radiation units, types of radioactive decay, radioactive half-life, radiation control measures, personal protective equipment, and nonionizing radiation. Calculations of radioactive decay; radiation control measures for time, distance, and shielding; and near and far fields for electromagnetic radiation are discussed along with examples and solutions. Book Name: Safety Professional’s Reference and Study Guide |
| Related Links | https://content.taylorfrancis.com/books/download?dac=C2019-0-99136-X&isbn=9780429293054&doi=10.1201/9780429293054-26&format=pdf |
| Ending Page | 608 |
| Page Count | 22 |
| Starting Page | 587 |
| DOI | 10.1201/9780429293054-26 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2020-03-19 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Book Name: Safety Professional’s Reference and Study Guide Safety Distance Equipment Electromagnetic Ionizing Radiation Shielding Radioactive Nonionizing Chapter |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Chapter |