Introduction
Background Information
X-Radiation
Gamma Radiation
Health Concerns

Radiation Theory
Nature of Radiation
Sources of High Energy Radiation
Radiation for Industrial Radiography
Interaction of X- and Gamma Rays with Matter
Radioactive Activity (Strength) & Intensity
Radioactive Decay and Half-life
Ionization
Cell Radiosensitivity

Radiation Quantities and Units

Biological Effects
Biological Effects
Stochastic (Delayed) Effects
  Cancer
  Leukemia
  Genetic Effects
  Cataracts
Nonstochastic (Acute) Effects
Exposure Symptoms

Safe Use of Radiation
The NRC & Code of Federal Regulations
Exposure Limits
Controlling Exposure
  -Time-Dose Calculation
  -Distance-Intensity Calculation
HVL-Shielding
Safety Controls
Responsibilities
Procedures
Survey Techniques

Radiation Safety Equipment
Radiation Detectors
Survey Meters
Pocket Dosimeter
Audible Alarm Rate Meters
Film Badges
Thermoluminescent Dosimeter

Video Clips

References

Quizzes