Technical Guidance

Here you will find data and articles on radiation shielding, frequently asked questions (FAQ), monitor performance, specific gamma ray constants, mathematical derivations, radiation protection widgets  - everything we have personally found useful from our own tool kit. New resources will be uploaded here from time to time.

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  • What is the difference between sealed and unsealed radioactive source?

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

      Tags:
    • Sealed Source
    • Closed Source
    • Unsealed Source
    • Open Source
    • Contamination
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  • What is RPS training?

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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  • What are the four main practical principles of radiation protection?

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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  • What is radiation Skyshine - and does it matter to me?

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

    Source: Ionactive Radiation Protection Resource

      Tags:
    • Skyshine
    • Radiation Shielding
    • Radiation scatter
    • Radiation skyshine widget
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  • Can radiation be passed from person to person?

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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  • What materials can block ionising radiation?

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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