Technical Radiation Protection
During our Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) training courses we reassure delegates that there is very little in the way of complicated maths or physics – its generally not important when working safely with ionising radiation (understanding the concepts are important). However, there is a good dose of physics and mathematics behind these concepts and principles which is what you will find in this area of the site. Mathematical derivation, shielding calculations, and other health physics concepts are featured.
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The accumulated radiation dose when moving up to a source
Published: Nov 27, 2023
Source: Dr Chris Robbins, Grallator
Read moreConsider the situation where you move up to a radioactive source, perform some operations for a period of time, and then move away. What total dose will be received?
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Physical, biological and effective half-life
Published: Sep 29, 2021
Source: Dr Chris Robbins, Grallator
Read moreThis technical mathematics article is written by Dr Chris Robbins of Grallator Limited. This article looks at Physical, biological and effective half-life and the mathematics behind them.
Physics is really nothing more than a search for ultimate simplicity, but so far all we have is a kind of elegant messiness