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21 November 2009

Answer to Question #8186 Submitted to "Ask the Experts"

Category: Historical Issues/Applications

The following question was answered by an expert in the appropriate field:

Do you have a compiled list of all the radiation terms and their definitions? If so, can you email them to me?

Many lists of radiation terms are available on the Internet, including two that are provided by the Health Physics Society (HPS). The first link will take you to a page that provides a long list of radiation terms and definitions that are used to describe aspects of radiation science. These terms are arranged alphabetically and you can click on the desired term from the list to retrieve the definition for the term.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has a collection of radiation terminology.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a glossary of radiation terms.

A number of universities post collections of radiation related terms, such as at Idaho State University.

Many states also provide definitions of radiation terms, such as the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.

As you review radiation terminology and find terms that need more clarification, you may want to pose further questions for our assistance.

Ray Johnson, MS, PE, FHPS, CHP

Answer posted on 2 April 2009. The information and material posted on this Web site is intended as general reference information only. Specific facts and circumstances may alter the concepts and applications of materials and information described herein. The information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be relied upon in the absence of such professional advice specific to whatever facts and circumstances are presented in any given situation. Answers are correct at the time they are posted on the Web site. Be advised that over time, some requirements could change, new data could be made available, or Internet links could change. For answers that have been posted for several months or longer, please check the current status of the posted information prior to using the responses for specific applications.