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Radiation
Radiation is energy in the form of particles or waves.
unit
• The unit Rad (radiation absorbed dose) is used as the unit of
absorbed dose following exposure to any type of ionizing radiation.
One rad is equal to the radiation necessary to deposit energy of 100
ergs in 1 g of irradiated material (100ergs/g).
• The radiation dose is measured in terms of Roentgen, - It is the
quantity of X-Rays or gamma radiation which produces one
electrostatic unit in one C.C. of dry air after its ionization at 0 degree
centigrade and 760 mm Hg pressure..
• The biological effects of various types of radiations differ a
lot depending on type and exposure time of radiation
TWO FORMS OF RADIATION
• visible light,
• microwaves,
• ultraviolet (UV) radiation,
• infrared radiation,
• radio waves,
• radar waves,
• mobile phone signals
• wireless internet connections.
.
• The main source of non-ionising radiation that has
been proven damaging to health is UV-radiation.
High levels of UV-radiation can cause sunburn and
increase the risk of skin cancer developing.
• Some researchers have suggested that the use of
telecommunications devices such as mobile phones
may be damaging, but no risk associated with the
use of these devices has yet been identified in any
scientific studies.
Radiation safety
• Direct exposure to radiation and radiation emitters
(radionuclides) can affect the whole body while
inhalation or ingestion affects tissues inside the body.
The body attempts to repair the damage caused by the
radiation. However, at times the damage is so severe
and widespread that repair is impossible.
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