This unit covers the characteristics of radiation (energy, frequency, wavelength and the electromagnetic spectrum); non-ionising radiation ranging from static fields, through ELF, radio, microwave, infra-red, and visible frequencies to ultra-violet radiation is studied from the viewpoint of interaction with matter, measurement, health effects, exposure standards and controls. Emphasis is given to industrial sources of non-ionising radiation and special attention is given to lasers and the administrative controls to which they are subject. Similarly, ionising radiation, including electromagnetic (X and g) and particulate (a, b and n) radiation is considered, giving emphasis to commonly... -- Course Website
Instructor: D Mann
Prerequisites: Nil
