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Peer reviewedFreilich, Florence G. – Physics Teacher, 1970
Describes the development of radiation as a tool of medicine. Includes topics on history of radiation, electromagnetic spectrum, X-ray tubes, high energy machines, radioactive sources, artificial radioactivity, radioactive scanning, units, present radiation background, and effect of radiation on living tissue. (DS)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Biophysics, Nuclear Physics, Physics
Peer reviewedHowes, Robin W. – Physics Education, 1975
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Instruction, Laboratory Safety
National Bureau of Standards (DOC), Washington, DC. – 1964
Recommendations for radiation shielding, protection, and measurement are presented. This handbook is an extension of previous recommendations for protection against radiation from--(1) high energy and power electron accelerators, (2) food processing equipment, and (3) general sterilization equipment. The new recommendations are concerned with…
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Equipment Standards, Health Personnel, Nuclear Physics
Download full textDefense Civil Preparedness Agency (DOD), Washington, DC. – 1977
Originally prepared for use as a student textbook in Radiological Defense (RADEF) courses, this manual provides the basic technical information necessary for an understanding of RADEF. It also briefly discusses the need for RADEF planning and expected postattack emergency operations. There are 14 chapters covering these major topics: introduction…
Descriptors: Civil Defense, Emergency Programs, Measurement, Measurement Equipment
National Field Research Center Inc., Iowa City, IA. – 1978
The survey involved 25 academic radiation training programs which are located in 14 states. These programs represent a sample, only, of the various programs available nationwide. Enrollment and graduate statistics are presented. A total of 207 faculty members, 72 percent full-time, were involved in the programs. Curricula, research funding, and…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Engineering, Environmental Education, Graduate Study
American Nuclear Society, La Grange Park, IL. – 1986
This document presents a course in the science of nuclear energy, units of which may be included in high school physics, chemistry, and biology classes. It is intended for the use of teachers whose students have already completed algebra and chemistry or physics. Included in this paper are the objectives of this course, a course outline, a…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Biology, Chemistry, Course Content
Technical Education Research Center, Waco, TX.
This concept module on radiation is one of thirteen modules that provide a flexible, laboratory-based physics instructional package designed to meet the specialized needs of students in two-year, postsecondary technical schools. Each of the thirteen concept modules discusses a single physics concept and how it is applied to each energy system.…
Descriptors: Atomic Theory, Energy, Holography, Lasers
