Electromagnetic Radiation/Temperture Extremes- Done Flashcards
Examples of ionizing radiation
- X-rays
- Radio isotopes
- Radon
Examples of sources of x-rays
- Tubes
2. High voltage equipment
Types of radio isotopes
- Neutrons
- Gamma
- Beta
- Alpha
Neutron exposure class
Penetrating
Gamma exposure class
Penetrating
Beta exposure class
Low penetrating
Alpha exposure class
Must be ingested, inhaled or absorbed
Environmental source of ionizing radiation
Naturally occurring radon
Uses of ionizing radiation
- Medical/therapeutic testing
- Instruments
- Analytical tools
- Product sterilization
Effects of ionizing radiation
- Cell ionization
- Genetic alteration
Effects depend on penetration
Exposure/protection factors
- Time
- Distance
- Shielding (best protection)
- Ventilation
Types of non-ionizing radiation
- Radio frequency
- Microwave
- Heat
- UHF/VHF
- Ultraviolet
Sources of non-ionizing radiation
- Unintentional (ex sunlight)
- Welding arc
- Lights
Effect of welding arc
Delayed photokeratitis
Uses of non-ionizing radiation
- Infra-red/ultraviolet lasers
- Communications
- Printing
- Food processing/drying
- Medical therapy
- Sterilizing
- Sealing/fusing
Effects of non-ionizing radiation
Effects are heat related at cell level
- Hyperthermia
- Cataracts
- Nervous system
- Burns
Controls for laser use
- Power interlocks
- Good seals
- Distance/shielding
- UV filters
- Laser glasses
Paper is shielding for…..
Alpha particles
Aluminum foil is shielding for….
Beta particles
Lead is shielding for….
- X-rays
2. Gamma rays
Types of electromagnetic radiation
- Ionizing
- Non-ionizing
- Lasers
- VDTs