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HIGHLY-PENETRATING RADIATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
CONT

In 1895, the German physicist, Wilhelm Roentgen was studying the fluorescence produced by cathode rays (electrons) when he discovered a form of highly penetrating radiation which he termed "x-rays". Through subsequent experiments, he and other researchers demonstrated that these x-rays possessed the ability to penetrate matter differentially, as a function of density and elemental composition. This led promptly to the widespread application of x-rays for observing the internal structure of various objects, including the human body.

Key term(s)
  • highly-penetrating radiation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique radiologique et applications
CONT

Pour les besoins de la radioprotection, les rayonnements sont classés en fonction de leur capacité à déposer de l'énergie en profondeur dans l'organisme : [...] -- les rayonnements fortement pénétrants sont susceptibles de délivrer une dose importante en profondeur.

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