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    • Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter

    The following sections will review the various types of electromagnetic and particulate ionizing radiation and how they interact with matter.  We can use this information to help us understand the effects of ionizing radiation on humans.

    Learning Objectives

    1. Interaction of the various type of radiation with matter
    2. The  relative hazards of various types of radiation
    3. Energy loss for various types of radiation when interacting with matter (LET)