The Systems of Radiological Protection for Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation
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Jan 1, 2026
This article summarizes expert presentations and a panel discussion on radiological protection systems for ionizing and non-ionizing radiation at an international congress. It highlights that ionizing radiation protection is mature and continually revised, while non-ionizing radiation protection lacks a comparable…
U.S. policy on wireless technologies and public health protection: regulatory gaps and proposed reforms
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Jan 1, 2025
This policy-focused paper contends that U.S. oversight of radiofrequency radiation from wireless technologies is outdated and insufficient, with exposure limits and testing approaches not aligned with modern long-term, chronic exposure scenarios. It emphasizes gaps in protections for children, pregnancy, vulnerable…
Instruments and Measurement Techniques to Assess Extremely Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
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Jan 1, 2025
This paper presents a quantitative framework for selecting extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) measurement instruments. It uses a weighted scoring matrix across six criteria and a logic-based flowchart to guide instrument choice based on operational needs. The framework is demonstrated in an…
Non-Ionizing Radiation in Swedish Health Care-Exposure and Safety Aspects.
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Jan 1, 2019
This review describes non-ionizing radiation (EMF and optical radiation) methods used in Swedish health care and considers anticipated exposure levels and potential hazards. The authors report that acute effects cannot be ruled out for MRI, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and electrosurgery, and that optical…
Measurement and Modeling of Personal Exposure to the Electric and Magnetic Fields in the Vicinity of High Voltage Power Lines.
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Jan 1, 2016
This study reports experimental measurements and numerical modeling of electric and magnetic fields near a high voltage substation in Annaba, Algeria. Field intensities were measured at multiple heights intended to correspond to sensitive human body regions and were validated using finite element simulations. The…