What is Gamma Radiation
Gamma Radiation: A brief backgroundGamma particles consist of energy photons and were discovered by Paul Villard in 1900 when he was researching gamma radiati...
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What is Beta Radiation?
Define Beta RadiationBefore we get into beta radiation decay, you need to know the definition of beta radiation. When beta particles are released, this create...
A Definition of Alpha Decay
This condition called alpha decay happens due to an unstable nucleus because of a high number of protons. The alpha particle is released along with the kinetic ...
Alpha particles: Radiation
Alpha Radiation and Charge of Alpha ParticleAlpha particles have two neutrons and two protons that are bound by a helium nucleus and usually develop during al...
Ionizing Radiation Cancer: Types and Causes
Studying Ionizing Radiation CancerOne cause falls into the category of x-rays and gamma rays that can cause cancer. The only way to study this is by studying ...
The Effects of Radiation on the Human Body
The effects of radiation on the human body will depend on the dosage of radiation the person is exposed to. It is measure is rem. The total is what will determi...
The Side Effects of Nuclear Radiation: The Potential Destruction
Side Effects of Being Exposed to RadiationWhat would happen if there was an attack and people were exposed to radiation? It doesn’t sound like a nice or fun s...
Human Radiation Exposure: The Exposure Limits
Ionizing Radiation Exposure to RadiationMany people are concerned about the effects that ionizing radiation exposure has on people, animals and vegetation, bu...
Normal Radiation Levels: How much is Safe?
Before deciding if a level is safe and if you are exposed to normal radiation exposure levels, you need to know how much your yearly exposure and dose is. You a...
Nuclear radiation: The Negative Effects on Humans
What is Nuclear Radiation?Nuclear Radiation definition is when photons are emitted when a reaction occurs related to the nucleus located within an atom, nucle...
