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www.slideshare.net › sudhirben › radiation-42079901Nov 27, 2014 · 19. IONIZING RADIATION Definition “ It is a type of radiation that is able to disrupt atoms and molecules on which they pass through, giving rise to ions and free radicals”. Sources – x-rays, radioactive material produce alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, cosmic rays from the sun and space. 20.
Ionising radiation - SlideShare
www.slideshare.net › mikeslater › ionising-radiationA unit of ionising radiation absorbed dose equivalent obtained as a product of the absorbed dose measure in grays and a dimensionless factor, stipulated by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), and indicating the biological effectiveness of the radiation.Modifying factor depends on quality of radiation and part of body ...
Radiation - SlideShare
https://www.slideshare.net/sudhirben/radiation-4207990127.11.2014 · RADIATION Ionizing Radiation Higher energy electromagnetic waves (gamma) or heavy particles (beta and alpha). High enough energy to pull electron from orbit. Non-ionizing Radiation Lower energy electromagnetic waves. Not enough energy to pull electron from orbit, but can excite the electron. 14.