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.

The Mathematics of Radiation Protection

  • Physical, biological and effective half-life

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

    Source: Dr Chris Robbins, Grallator

      Tags:
    • Physical half-half
    • Biological Half-Life
    • Effective Half-Life
    • Half-Life
    • Radiation Protection
    • Health Physics
    • Maths
    • Mathematics
    • Radioactive Decay
    • Radioactivity
    • Radiation physics

    This 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.

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