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Ionising radiation

Nuclear Energy

Radiation that can ionize atoms.

Ionising radiation includes alpha, beta, gamma, X-rays, and neutrons energetic enough to ionize matter. Dose quantities measure exposure.

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Ionising Radiation

Ionizing radiation can be classified into alpha, beta, gamma, X-rays, and neutrons, while cosmic radiation is composed primarily of high-energy protons.

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S

Sievert

SI unit of equivalent dose.

G

Gray

SI unit of absorbed dose.