| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8252400 | Radiation Physics and Chemistry | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
In this paper, a review of the radiological protection issues associated to the use of radiation sources in the industrial and medical applications of ionizing radiation is performed. The associated radiation safety issues and the prevention and mitigation of incidents and accidents are discussed. A comprehensive discussion of the security issues associated to the global use of radiation sources for the aforementioned applications and the inherent radiation detection requirements will be presented. Scientific, technical, legal, ethical, socio-economic issues are put forward and discussed.
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Authors
Pedro Vaz,