Abstract
The fact that the human body is unable to sense ionizing radiation is probably responsible for much of the general apprehension about this type of hazard. Reliance must be placed on detection devices which are based on the physical or chemical effects of radiation. These effects include:
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ionization in gases,
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ionization and excitation in certain solids,
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changes in chemical systems, and
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activation by neutrons.
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Radiation Dosimetry. Volume II. Attix, F. H. and Roesch, W. C., eds., Academic Press, 1966.
A comprehensive and detailed review of radiation detection methods by experts in the various fields. The methods reviewed include ionization, chemical, solid state and photographic dosimetry.
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Martin, A., Harbison, S.A. (1980). Radiation Detection and Measurement. In: An Introduction to Radiation Protection. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-6940-8_7
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