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A Comprehensive Guide to Radiation and Radioactivity
There are a number of types of radiation, as well as a number of applications. From alpha, beta, and gamma radiation—from radioactive isotopes used in medicine to radioactive fuels used to generate nuclear power—radiation is a part of our lives we need to understand.
Since radioactive materials possess immense power, it is extremely important to exercise proper safety measures, whether to safeguard an individual or an entire community. There are other forms of radiation not involving radioactivity. These too, deserve thorough explanation. The various forms of radiation and radioactivity are intelligently discussed in incisive articles written by your Bright Hub contributors.
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