Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation [PDF]
, 2017 This chapter describes ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation, ways to measure it in the environment, describes the potential health effects from chronic and acute exposures as well as a discussion addressing pregnancy concerns. Background radiation from both sources are described in relation to occupational or public exposure limits and how ...
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Immune Cell Dysregulation in Hindlimb Unloading Mouse Model: Implications for Space Applications [PDF]
Journal of Biomedical Physics and EngineeringBackground: Hindlimb unloading (HU) mice is a ground-based model that simulates the effects of microgravity. Since microgravity significantly affects the immune system, understanding immune cell function under these conditions is crucial for developing ...
Sadegh Masoudi +5 more
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A description of ICNIRP’S independent, best practice system of guidance on the protection of people and the environment from exposure to non-ionizing radiation [PDF]
, 2022 In this statement, the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) presents its structure, its activities, and general approach to providing guidance on NIR protection.
Cestari, Tania Ferreira +1 more
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Characterization of NIS neutron irradiation facility for calibration and metrological application
International Journal of Metrology and Quality Engineering, 2021 In this study, the Neutron Irradiation Facility (NIF) of the National Institute of Standards (NIS) was characterized for metrological applications to improve the accuracy of the calibration process. The NIS neutron irradiation facility consists of a 5 Ci
El-Sersy Ahmed R. +4 more
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Evaluating the Effect of Jammer Radiation on Learning and Memory in Male Rats [PDF]
Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering, 2023 Background: Previous studies shown that mobile phone can impairment of working memory in humans. Objective: In this study, the effect of radiofrequency radiation emitted from common mobile jammers have been studied on the learning and memory of rats ...
Mehrnaz Yazdanpanahi +4 more
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IEEE Access, 2023 We developed a radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure system to investigate human skin temperature responses to localized exposures. The system was designed to project a 6 GHz RF-EMF beam with enough energy to rapidly increase peak local ...
Abdelelah Alzahed +5 more
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Portable two-filter dual-flow-loop 222Rn detector: stand-alone monitor and calibration transfer device [PDF]
Advances in Geosciences, 2022 Little overlap exists in the required capabilities of 222Rn (radon) monitors for public health and atmospheric research. The former requires robust, compact, easily transportable instruments to characterise daily to yearly variability >100 Bq m−3 ...
S. D. Chambers +7 more
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Radiation protection education and training in several ionising radiation applications [PDF]
, 2012 Podeu consultar el llibre complet a: http://hdl.handle.net/2445/32166Ionising radiation (IR) applications are quiet common among several areas of knowledge, medicine or industry.
Rafecas Jorba, Immaculada
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Uniformity Control of Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Structures
Frontiers in Physics, 2022 Laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSSs) are a universal phenomenon that can be observed on a variety of materials, including metals, semiconductors, and dielectrics, upon irradiation with ultrafast laser pulses.
Ji Huang +7 more
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Principles for non-ionizing radiation protection [PDF]
, 2020 In this statement, the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) presents its principles for protection against adverse health effects from exposure to non-ionizing radiation.
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