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RADIATION SOURCE [2 records]

Record 1 2014-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Atomic Physics
  • Analytical Chemistry
DEF

An apparatus or material emitting or capable of emitting ionizing radiation.

OBS

radiation source: term and definition standardized by ISO in 1997.

Key term(s)
  • source of radiation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique nucléaire
  • Physique atomique
  • Chimie analytique
DEF

Appareil ou substance émettant ou susceptible d'émettre un rayonnement ionisant.

OBS

source de rayonnement : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 1997.

Key term(s)
  • source de radiation

Spanish

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Record 2 - external organization data 2011-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

An apparatus or a material emitting or capable of emitting ionizing radiation.

CONT

For sources of radiation outside the body, personal monitoring is a measurement by means of a device carried on the surface of the body.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
DEF

Appareil ou substance émettant ou susceptible d'émettre un rayonnement ionisant.

CONT

Dans le cas des sources de rayonnement qui se trouvent hors de l'organisme, le contrôle individuel est une mesure relevée par un dispositif que l'on porte à la surface du corps.

Spanish

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