Radiation effect

Radiation effect is the physical and chemical property changes of materials induced by radiation. One such phenomena is acute radiation syndrome, caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.[1]

Examples

• Bleaching of linen
• Formation of latent image in photography
• Embrittlement of optically transparent polymers such as lucite.

See also

• Radiation sensitivity
• Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids (journal)

References

1. "A Fact Sheet for Physicians". CDC. CDC Radiation Emergencies Acute Radiation Syndrome. 22 April 2019. Archived from the original on 18 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.

External links

• Media related to Radiation effects at Wikimedia Commons