Though useful, exposure to ionizing radiation can be harmful for prolonged periods—hence the need for shielding. However, currently available materials like concrete and lead can be expensive ...

» How much radiation is safe for me as a gastroenterologist? No amount of radiation can be considered entirely safe but acceptable limits for staff have been recommended by the International ...

Sealed radioactive sources are widely used for beneficial purposes in medicine, industry, and agriculture. A sealed radioactive source is radioactive material that is permanently sealed in a capsule ...

Ultraviolet (UV) light is a form of non-ionizing radiation. It has many uses at the University of Massachusetts Lowell from sterilization to curing certain glues or plastics. The health effects of UV ...

Sirikul (Indi) Sriprisan is a nuclear engineer by training with Doctoral Degrees from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. Her expertise is in simulation of radiation transports and effect, ...