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- Radiation - Wikipedia
In physics, radiation is the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles through space or a material medium [1][2] This includes: Radiation is often categorized as either ionizing or non-ionizing depending on the energy of the radiated particles
- Radiation | Definition, Types, Effects, Facts | Britannica
All matter is constantly bombarded with radiation of both types from cosmic and terrestrial sources This article delineates the properties and behaviour of radiation and the matter with which it interacts and describes how energy is transferred from radiation to its surroundings
- Radiation Basics | US EPA
Radiation is energy It can come from unstable atoms that undergo radioactive decay, or it can be produced by machines Radiation travels from its source in the form of energy waves or energized particles There are different forms of radiation and they have different properties and effects
- About Health Effects of Radiation | Radiation and Your Health | CDC
Radiation can damage the DNA in cells, and high doses can lead to cancer later in life We've been studying the effects of radiation on living tissue for more than 100 years By measuring radiation and understanding its health effects, we can work safely around it
- What is Radiation? - International Atomic Energy Agency
Radiation is energy that moves from one place to another in a form that can be described as waves or particles We are exposed to radiation in our everyday life Some of the most familiar sources of radiation include the sun, microwave ovens in our kitchens and the radios we listen to in our cars
- What is Radiation and What Types of Radiation Are There?
Radiation is energy that comes from a source, travels through space and may be able to penetrate various materials
- What Are The Different Types of Radiation? - NRC
There are four major types of radiation: alpha, beta, neutrons, and electromagnetic waves such as gamma rays They differ in mass, energy and how deeply they penetrate people and objects
- Basics of Radiation - REAC TS
Radiation is energy, in the form of particles or electromagnetic rays, released from radioactive atoms The three most common types of radiation are alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays
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