Radiation Basics
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What is Radiation?
Radiation is energy that comes from a source and travels through space at the speed of light. This energy has an electric field and a magnetic field associated with it, and has wave-like properties. You could also call radiation “electromagnetic waves”.
To learn more about the electromagnetic spectrum, the ionized atom, and properties of radioactive isotopes, click here
Measuring Radiation
Three common measurements of radiation are the amount of radioactivity, ambient radiation levels, and radiation dose.
To learn more about what is measured when measuring radiation and how to measure radiation, click here
Radiation Safety
The guiding principle of radiation safety is ALARA or "as low as reasonably achievable".
To learn more about how time, distance, and shielding play a role in radiation safety, click here- Page last reviewed: December 7, 2015
- Page last updated: December 7, 2015
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