The profession that deals with radiation and health, and radiation protection standards.
The science of radiation protection to reduce or prevent radiation exposure. The study of effects of ionizing radiation on humans and their environment.
A branch of physics specializing in accurate measurement of agents, such as ionizing radiation, which can have effects on human health.
a scientific field that focuses on protection of humans and the environment from radiation. Health physics uses physics, biology, chemistry, statistics, and electronic instrumentation to help protect individuals from any damaging effects of radiation. For more information, see the Health Physics Society website: http://www.hps.org/.
That science devoted to recognition, evaluation, and control of all health hazards from ionizing radiation.
The practice of protecting humans and their environment from the possible hazards of radiation.
The branch of science dealing with radiation protection. It arose as a result of the development of the atomic bomb in the Manhattan Project. There is some suggestion that the phrase arose as a result of the need for the secrecy surrounding the development of the bomb. Supposedly, words associated with radiation could not be used and so it was decided to call the field health physics. Persons working in the field of radiation protection may also be referred to as health physicists.
The science and practice of radiation protection and management.
a term in common use for that branch of radiological science dealing with the protection of personnel from harmful effects of ionizing radiation. The science concerned with the recognition, evaluation and control of health hazards from ionizing and non ionizing radiation.
Health physics is the study of the risks of ionizing radiation to people and the environment.