"Decoding Radiation" e-book
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Radiation is Everywhere
What is radiation?
Atomic tidbits
Ionising and non-ionising radiation
Units of radiation
Radiation dose received
Natural radiation
Artificial radiation
Worldwide distribution of radiation exposure
Applications
How do we make use of radiation and nuclear technologies?
Nuclear power plants
Medical applications
Industrial applications
Archaeological applications
Four Types of Ionising Radiation
Is there more than one kind of ionising radiation?
Ionising radiation warning symbol
Health Effect
Exposure pathways
Cosmic radiation
Radiation rumors
Three Keys of Radiation Protection
Radiation protection
Decontamination
Radiation Monitoring
Introduction
Equipment in the fixed monitoring stations
Mobile monitoring stations
Sample Collection and Measurement
Introduction
Sample collection
Sample analysis
Emergency Preparedness
Introduction
Education
Daya Bay Contingency Plan
Radiation risk assessment and monitoring
Emergency Planning Zones in Hong Kong
Government Emergency Response
Enhanced radiation monitoring
Response measures
In the Unlikely Event of a Nuclear Emergency
What should we do?
Practical tips
Quiz
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