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2. Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation

verfasst von : Haydee Domenech

Erschienen in: Radiation Safety

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

The study of the biological effects of ionizing radiation started practically at the same time as the discovery of X-rays in 1895. Since the techniques and methods accepted today to quantify radiation dose were absent at that time, first findings and studies were barely qualitative. Current standards to protect people against ionizing radiation are based on a large amount of information on its possible health effects.Current standards to protect people against ionizing radiation are based on a large amount of information on its possible health effects.

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Titel: Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
verfasst von: Haydee Domenech
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: Radiation Safety
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-42669-3

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-42671-6

Copyright-Jahr: 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-42671-6_2