Sometimes our instruments are purchased by individuals with no background in radiation protection. The presentation below will cover some of the basics for Ionizing Radiation, such as alpha, beta, gamma, and x-rays. Our Radiation Basics information is based on features that are available with most of our Radiation Alert® meters. It does not cover NON-ionizing radiation, such as microwaves, radio waves, and cellphones.
The presentation below will cover some of the basics for Ionizing Radiation, such as alpha, beta, gamma, and x-rays. It does not cover NON-ionizing radiation, such as microwaves, radio waves, and cellphones.
For a list of common terms and definitions, please visit the Health Physics Society’s “Radiation Terms, Definitions and Fact Sheets”. If you can’t find what you were looking for in the following information, please check out the Radiation Answers website for additional information.
