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Resuspension of Threat Agents from Paved Surfaces and Recommended Resuspension Factors - Field Experiments with Pedestrian or Personnel Activity and Vehicles. 威胁物从铺砌表面的再悬浮和推荐的再悬浮因素。行人或人员活动和车辆的现场实验
IF 1.2 4区 医学
Health physics Pub Date : 2026-07-27 DOI: 10.1097/HP.0000000000002195
Michael D R Kaminski, Nico Daiyega, Hannah Jaglinski
{"title":"Resuspension of Threat Agents from Paved Surfaces and Recommended Resuspension Factors - Field Experiments with Pedestrian or Personnel Activity and Vehicles.","authors":"Michael D R Kaminski, Nico Daiyega, Hannah Jaglinski","doi":"10.1097/HP.0000000000002195","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HP.0000000000002195","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Resuspension of hazardous particles from paved surfaces poses significant risks during radiological contamination scenarios. Accurate modeling of particle resuspension dynamics is essential for developing effective mitigation strategies and ensuring public and responder safety. However, default resuspension factors in models may underestimate risks, particularly during emergency operations involving pedestrian and vehicle activity on freshly contaminated surfaces. To address these gaps, we conducted pilot-scale field experiments using Arizona Test Dust (ATD) as a surrogate for threat agents. Human activities included casual walking, vigorous walking (marching), and vacuuming on concrete surfaces, while vehicle tests involved driving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) over asphalt in both drive-through (tires passing over dust) and drive-over (undercarriage passing over dust) configurations. Resuspension factors (Sf) were calculated for particle size ranges from 0.5-10 µm. Casual walking produced low resuspension factors, from <10-5 m-1 for 0.5-1.0 μm particles to <3 × 10-3 m-1 for 5-10 μm particles. In contrast, marching, which served as a surrogate for vigorous pedestrian or personnel movement, substantially increased resuspension, with Sf values ranging from 2 × 10-5 m-1 at 0.1-1 μm to 2 × 10-3 m-1 for 5-10 μm particles. Vacuuming caused measurable resuspension for smaller particles (Sf = 1.4 × 10-3 m-1), while larger particles remained undetectable. Vehicle tests showed higher resuspension factors for larger particles, with Sf values ranging from 3 × 10-4 m-1 to 2 × 10-2 m-1 during the first pass. Subsequent passes eventually reduced resuspension factors by an order of magnitude. These findings reveal significantly higher resuspension during emergency operations than many models assume. Our results apply to scenarios involving radioactive fallout, chemical, and biological agents, offering critical data to improve contamination control, emergency response planning, and risk assessment models.</p>","PeriodicalId":12976,"journal":{"name":"Health physics","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148591341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Effect of Irradiation Setup Conditions on Cell Viability in Tumor Cell Cultures: An Investigation on Multi-well Plates. 肿瘤细胞培养中辐照设置条件对细胞活力的影响:多孔板研究。
IF 1.2 4区 医学
Health physics Pub Date : 2026-07-23 DOI: 10.1097/HP.0000000000002181
Ayşegül Ünal Karabey, Umut Diremsizoğlu, Canan Öztürk, Gülşah Özkan, Berna Tirpanci, Yusufhan Yazir, Binnaz Sarper
{"title":"The Effect of Irradiation Setup Conditions on Cell Viability in Tumor Cell Cultures: An Investigation on Multi-well Plates.","authors":"Ayşegül Ünal Karabey, Umut Diremsizoğlu, Canan Öztürk, Gülşah Özkan, Berna Tirpanci, Yusufhan Yazir, Binnaz Sarper","doi":"10.1097/HP.0000000000002181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HP.0000000000002181","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Air gaps in multi-well cell culture plates can disrupt electronic equilibrium and introduce uncertainties in delivered dose during in vitro irradiation experiments. This study evaluated the impact of different bottom-up irradiation setups on short-term cell viability using an RW3 solid water phantom system. MCF-7 cells were irradiated with 6-MV photons (200-cGy) under four experimental configurations. One-way ANOVA demonstrated no statistically significant differences among setups [F(3,8)=0.503, p=0.691]. Tukey HSD post-hoc analysis confirmed the absence of significant pairwise differences (p>0.05). A subsequent power analysis (η2=0.159; Cohen's f=0.434) revealed an observed power of 0.15. These findings indicate that additional bolus or RW3 configurations do not significantly affect short-term cell viability when bottom-up geometry and appropriate buildup conditions are maintained.</p>","PeriodicalId":12976,"journal":{"name":"Health physics","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148561813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Effectiveness of Radiation Portal Monitors in Detecting Smuggled Rhinoceros Horns. 辐射传送门监测仪检测走私犀牛角的有效性。
IF 1.2 4区 医学
Health physics Pub Date : 2026-07-17 DOI: 10.1097/HP.0000000000002185
Jordan A Clark, James Larkin, Craig M Marianno, Thomas E Johnson
{"title":"The Effectiveness of Radiation Portal Monitors in Detecting Smuggled Rhinoceros Horns.","authors":"Jordan A Clark, James Larkin, Craig M Marianno, Thomas E Johnson","doi":"10.1097/HP.0000000000002185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HP.0000000000002185","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The illegal trade of rhinoceros horns continues to threaten wildlife populations and undermine conservation efforts worldwide. This study explores the feasibility of using existing radiation portal monitors to detect rhinoceros horns implanted with radioactive sources during international sea transportation. By leveraging the Gamma Detector Response and Analysis Software, a series of simulated pass-bys were conducted under controlled variables, including fill capacities, material densities, and 60Co source strengths. The models incorporated a 6.10-m (20-ft) shipping container with a keratin horn configuration, simulating realistic concealment scenarios. Background environments were modeled after Denver, CO, to reflect elevated natural radiation conditions. Detection performance was assessed using theoretical probability of detection, incorporating International Atomic Energy Agency Nuclear Security Series No. 1 standards for operational consistency. Results show that increased cargo capacity and denser shielding materials, such as aluminum and stainless steel, reduce probability of detection, though such solid-block shielding is unlikely in real-world cargo. Shadow shielding from empty or lightly filled containers enhanced detection capability by reducing background noise. Furthermore, modeling scenarios with multiple horns improved probability of detection, aligning with seizure patterns observed in sea transport trafficking cases. While the study does not determine the minimum detectable activity due to law enforcement sensitivities, it demonstrates the plausibility of radiation portal monitor systems identifying radiologically tagged horns under realistic shipping conditions. The findings support the concept of radiation tagging as a cost-effective, scalable strategy to deter trafficking, increase seizure rates, and reinforce international conservation efforts without disrupting trade flow or requiring infrastructure overhauls.</p>","PeriodicalId":12976,"journal":{"name":"Health physics","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148470108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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An Operational Data Management Approach for Helicopter-based Aerial Radiation Measurements in Emergency Preparedness and Response. 基于直升机的空中辐射测量在应急准备和响应中的操作数据管理方法。
IF 1.2 4区 医学
Health physics Pub Date : 2026-07-13 DOI: 10.1097/HP.0000000000002164
Young-Yong Ji, Wanook Ji, Kyungmin Kim, Janghee Lee, Hyo Seok Kang
{"title":"An Operational Data Management Approach for Helicopter-based Aerial Radiation Measurements in Emergency Preparedness and Response.","authors":"Young-Yong Ji, Wanook Ji, Kyungmin Kim, Janghee Lee, Hyo Seok Kang","doi":"10.1097/HP.0000000000002164","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HP.0000000000002164","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Helicopter-based aerial radiation surveys are essential tools for rapid wide-area dose rate assessment during nuclear emergency preparedness and response; however, their reliability depends strongly on effective data management, background correction, and quality control under complex operational conditions. This study proposes and validates an operational data management approach for helicopter-based aerial radiation measurements using large-volume NaI(Tl) detectors. Field experiments conducted at different flight altitudes were used to evaluate background radiation components, attenuation effects, and data consistency. Altitude-profile maritime flights and linear regression analysis enabled separation of helicopter-related and altitude-dependent background contributions, while Monte Carlo simulations, assuming an infinite half-space ground distribution, were used to derive altitude-dependent attenuation correction factors for converting aerial measurements to dose rates at 1 m above ground level. The reliability of the corrected aerial survey results was verified through statistical comparison with carborne survey data, demonstrating overall consistency despite differences in measurement geometry and spatial averaging. In addition, the BG-index and Cs-index methods were shown to provide a robust means of discriminating between background radiation and radioactive cesium under low count rate and high-altitude conditions. The results confirm that the proposed approach provides a practical and reliable framework for wide-area dose rate mapping in nuclear emergency preparedness and response.</p>","PeriodicalId":12976,"journal":{"name":"Health physics","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148430334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Occupational Skin Cancer in Interventional Catheterization Staff: A Scoping Review. 介入导管工作人员的职业性皮肤癌:范围综述。
IF 1.2 4区 医学
Health physics Pub Date : 2026-07-07 DOI: 10.1097/HP.0000000000002163
Sergio Ramos-Avasola, Constanza Garces, Nitza Espinosa-Rojo, Mario Araya, Edilaine Honorio da Silva, Adlin López, Marvin Querales
{"title":"Occupational Skin Cancer in Interventional Catheterization Staff: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Sergio Ramos-Avasola, Constanza Garces, Nitza Espinosa-Rojo, Mario Araya, Edilaine Honorio da Silva, Adlin López, Marvin Querales","doi":"10.1097/HP.0000000000002163","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HP.0000000000002163","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chronic and asymmetric exposure to ionizing radiation in interventional catheterization units represents a potential occupational risk for skin health among healthcare workers. Although case reports and small series have described cutaneous malignancies in radiation-exposed personnel, epidemiological characterization remains limited due to scarce population-based data and inconsistent dermatological surveillance. This scoping review synthesizes the available evidence on occupational skin lesions in interventional staff, focusing on anatomical distribution, tumor characteristics, and protection gaps. The purpose of this paper is to map and summarize the scientific evidence on malignant and non-malignant skin lesions reported among interventional catheterization personnel exposed to ionizing radiation. A scoping review was conducted following PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines across major scientific databases. Eligible studies reported occupational skin cancer, precancerous lesions, chronic dermatological changes, or asymmetric radiation exposure among interventional personnel. Two reviewers independently screened studies and extracted data using a standardized template. Six studies met the eligibility criteria, comprising five descriptive publications (case reports and a small case series) and one large prospective cohort of radiologic technologists involved in fluoroscopically guided procedures. The descriptive evidence reported 120 tumors with documented laterality, 79.2% of which occurred on the left side of the body, predominantly affecting the face, neck, and upper extremities, consistent with scatter-radiation geometry. Basal cell carcinoma was the most frequent tumor type (76.7%), followed by squamous cell carcinoma (23.3%). The cohort study reported elevated hazard ratios for melanoma, while estimates for basal and squamous cell carcinomas remained near unity. Overall, 96% of lesions occurred in anatomical regions not covered by conventional protective shielding. The evidence reveals a consistent pattern of asymmetric lesion distribution in unshielded anatomical regions and highlights critical gaps in dermatological surveillance, exposure assessment, and skin dosimetry among interventional personnel.</p>","PeriodicalId":12976,"journal":{"name":"Health physics","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148420710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Suggested Approaches on Communicating to the Public Implications of the Linear No-Threshold (LNT) Dose Response Model and the Fallacy That "There Are No Safe Levels of Radiation Exposure". 向公众传达线性无阈值剂量反应模型的建议方法和“没有安全辐射暴露水平”的谬论。
IF 1.2 4区 医学
Health physics Pub Date : 2026-07-07 DOI: 10.1097/HP.0000000000002148
Steven H Brown
{"title":"Suggested Approaches on Communicating to the Public Implications of the Linear No-Threshold (LNT) Dose Response Model and the Fallacy That \"There Are No Safe Levels of Radiation Exposure\".","authors":"Steven H Brown","doi":"10.1097/HP.0000000000002148","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HP.0000000000002148","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The linear no-threshold dose response model (LNT) is used to estimate health effects due to exposure to ionizing radiation. It has been used extensively by US regulatory agencies for many decades to establish radiation exposure limits and to estimate future health (primarily cancer) effects for both projected (e.g., for a proposed nuclear facility or activity) and previous radiation exposures. The model assumes a linear relationship between dose and health effects, even for very low doses within the range of natural background radiation, where biological effects may be difficult or impossible to observe or may not exist. The LNT model implies that all exposure to ionizing radiation is harmful, regardless of how low the dose, since it assumes there is \"no safe threshold\" for exposure to radiation. That is, based on the implications of the LNT model, any exposure could result in increased cancer and possibly undesirable genetic effects. A major objective of this paper is to provide data and approaches that we as health physicists can use to communicate these highly controversial and misunderstood concepts more effectively to the public. Our target audience is often not health physicists or physical scientists but a reasonably educated audience where the data, concepts, and approaches suggested herein can be useful. As health physicists, it is our nature to try and be as \"rigorous\" and \"precise\" as we can with our terminology and mathematical expressions. Trying to be effective communicators of scientific concepts to nonscientists in this manner can often be self-defeating rather than just communicating in a simple and \"familiar\" manner. For example, although it is suggested that both the international and US units of effective radiation dose [millisieverts (mSv) and millirem (mrem) respectively] are explained, it unnecessary to include in discussions with \"the public\" equivalences with other larger or smaller units such as Sieverts vs. Rem or microsieverts vs. microrem, which confuse and do not add to understanding of the basic concepts we are attempting to communicate. A similar approach should be used with units of radioactivity present, e.g., picocuries (pCi) vs. the international and/or larger equiveillances such as Becquerels (Bq) or Curies (Ci). The pCi is the only unit the US EPA uses for remedial action soil concentrations in their applications of the LNT described here and is the unit used by US commercial laboratories to report results, so it is already \"familiar\" to many people. Additionally, nonscientists/engineers are not necessarily familiar with scientific notation using powers of ten (10x, e.g.) and in particular, negative exponents such as 3 × 10-4, but most people can understand that the decimal equivalent, 0.0003, is a very small number. Accordingly, some flexibility in communication is suggested relative to the health physics profession's usual rigorous (and appropriate) application of our professional standards of practic","PeriodicalId":12976,"journal":{"name":"Health physics","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148420790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluation of Lung Doses from Radon and Thoron Exposure by Using LR-115 Detectors. 用LR-115检出仪评价氡和钍暴露的肺剂量。
IF 1.2 4区 医学
Health physics Pub Date : 2026-07-07 DOI: 10.1097/HP.0000000000002189
Mohd Shakir Khan
{"title":"Evaluation of Lung Doses from Radon and Thoron Exposure by Using LR-115 Detectors.","authors":"Mohd Shakir Khan","doi":"10.1097/HP.0000000000002189","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HP.0000000000002189","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The assessment of indoor radon (222Rn) and thoron (220Rn) concentrations has been conducted using dosimeters, the pinhole technique in Mainpuri city dwellings, Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) province of North India, for the assessment of health risks caused by their inhalation by the human population. The lung doses in the study area were also calculated using 222Rn and 220Rn, respectively. In Aunchha, the concentration of 222Rn varied from 5.76 to 86.57 Bq m-3, and the concentration of 220Rn varied from 5.27 to 129.13 Bq m-3. In Mainpuri, the concentration of 222Rn varied from 5.82 to 81.51 Bq m-3, and the concentration of 220Rn varied from 22.56 to 96.43 Bq m-3. The annual effective dose (AED) varied from 0.19 to 1.42 mSv y-1 and 0.47 to 1.32 mSv y-1 in the dwellings of the places mentioned earlier. The dose rates to the lung from exposure to 222Rn and 220Rn at various sites in the study area vary from 0.23 to 3.46 nGy h-1 and 0.23 to 3.26 nGy h-1, respectively. There is a strong correlation (R2 = 0.84) between 222Rn levels at the respective locations; this has been compared with studies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 222Rn concentrations are lower than the action level. As a result, the people living in this area are safe from health hazards due to 222Rn and 220Rn. Therefore, this study serves as a baseline for future research and, in Saudi Arabia, provides a reference for similar studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":12976,"journal":{"name":"Health physics","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148404496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Radon and Radium Levels in Soil and Associated Indoor and Outdoor Radon Radiation Hazards in the Raparin Area, Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan. 伊拉克库尔德斯坦苏莱曼尼亚拉帕林地区土壤中的氡和镭水平及相关的室内外氡辐射危害。
IF 1.2 4区 医学
Health physics Pub Date : 2026-07-07 DOI: 10.1097/HP.0000000000002165
Hiwa Mohammad Qadr, Najeba Farhad Salih, Alla Ahmed Muhamad Amin
{"title":"Radon and Radium Levels in Soil and Associated Indoor and Outdoor Radon Radiation Hazards in the Raparin Area, Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan.","authors":"Hiwa Mohammad Qadr, Najeba Farhad Salih, Alla Ahmed Muhamad Amin","doi":"10.1097/HP.0000000000002165","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HP.0000000000002165","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Radioactive gases naturally present in terrestrial environments, particularly radon, have substantial implications for atmospheric quality and represent considerable health hazards for surrounding communities. Surface disturbance activities, including mining and construction excavation, can amplify the emission of these gaseous radionuclides, consequently elevating exposure risks. This investigation provides a thorough radiological evaluation of terrestrial samples obtained from various locations throughout the Raparin district in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The research focuses on determining the activity levels of radon and radium within soil matrices. Alpha particle emissions from radon decay were quantified using CR-39 solid-state nuclear track detectors. Track visualization and enhancement were achieved through chemical treatment using 6.25 N sodium hydroxide solution at 70 °C for 6 h. Microscopic examination of etched tracks enabled precise radon concentration calculations. Findings revealed radon activity concentrations spanning 139 to 395 Bq m-3, with radium levels ranging from 0.24 to 0.61 Bq kg-1. These measurements remained within established international safety guidelines. Health risk assessment involved calculating radiation hazard parameters, including annual effective doses, lifetime cancer probability estimates, and organ-specific dose distributions for both interior and exterior exposure conditions. The investigation confirms that alpha-emitting radionuclide concentrations in analyzed samples fall below recommended safety benchmarks, indicating minimal radiological risk in the Raparin region. These results establish fundamental baseline information essential for public health planning and radon management strategies throughout Iraqi Kurdistan.</p>","PeriodicalId":12976,"journal":{"name":"Health physics","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148404535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Ionizing Radiation Hazard for Laser Material Processing Applications Using an Ultrashort Pulse Laser. 使用超短脉冲激光加工激光材料的电离辐射危害。
IF 1.2 4区 医学
Health physics Pub Date : 2026-07-07 DOI: 10.1097/HP.0000000000002186
Henry Tran, Mike Woods, James Liu, Sayed Rokni, Pi-En Tsai, Hortense Allegre, Norman Hodgson
{"title":"Ionizing Radiation Hazard for Laser Material Processing Applications Using an Ultrashort Pulse Laser.","authors":"Henry Tran, Mike Woods, James Liu, Sayed Rokni, Pi-En Tsai, Hortense Allegre, Norman Hodgson","doi":"10.1097/HP.0000000000002186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HP.0000000000002186","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ionizing radiation hazards from material processing using an ultrashort pulsed laser at high rep rates, which emits bremsstrahlung x rays below 10 keV, were measured with survey meters and passive dosimeters. A laser-optic system was set up to scan thin tungsten foils at six laser intensities between 1013 and 1015 W cm-2, which were characterized in this study. Ssurvey meters with open beta slide and closed beta slide configurations, as well as dosimeters, were used (at different distances and directions) to measure shallow and deep dose rates, respectively. The default dose algorithm and the dose algorithm developed from this study were both used to convert the element signals to H'(0.07) and H*(10). Irradiations with standard x-ray beams were used to derive the calibration factors of survey meter and dosimeter for the low-energy laser-induced x-ray beams. Additional corrections, such as air attenuation and volume effect needed for meter response, were also made. Survey meters show shallow dose rates ranging from 10 mSv h-1 W-1 at 2.8 × 1015 W cm-2 down to 1 mSv h-1 W-1 at 6.6 × 1013 W cm-2 at 28 cm. The deep dose rates are at least a factor of 10 lower than the shallow dose rates. With corrections, dosimeters measured shallow doses of 42 mSv h-1 W-1 at 2.8 × 1015 W cm-2 at a distance of 12 cm, which were comparable to 77 mSv h-1 W-1 measured by survey meters. Uncertainties associated with deep dose measurements were much higher than those for shallow doses, and shallow dose uncertainties are higher for the dosimeter than for the survey meter. Dosimeters have difficulty in measuring shallow doses at lower intensities and deep doses at all intensities.</p>","PeriodicalId":12976,"journal":{"name":"Health physics","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148404556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Radiophobia as a Confounding Variable in Low-dose Radiation Epidemiology: Reassessing Cancer Risk Near Nuclear Power Plants. 放射恐惧症是低剂量辐射流行病学中的一个混杂变量:重新评估核电站附近的癌症风险。
IF 1.2 4区 医学
Health physics Pub Date : 2026-07-07 DOI: 10.1097/HP.0000000000002188
Robert B Hayes
{"title":"Radiophobia as a Confounding Variable in Low-dose Radiation Epidemiology: Reassessing Cancer Risk Near Nuclear Power Plants.","authors":"Robert B Hayes","doi":"10.1097/HP.0000000000002188","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HP.0000000000002188","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper critically evaluates a causal mechanism in recent epidemiological claims, such as those by Alwadi et al. (2025, 2026), which suggest an association between cancer incidence and residential proximity to nuclear power plants. While such studies frequently attract public and media attention, they often overlook the confounding role of radiophobia, chronic fear, and perceived risk of radiation exposure. Drawing on longitudinal data from nuclear accidents and research in psychoneuroimmunology, this work examines how sustained psychological stress may influence immune function and disease processes, including cancer. Additionally, this work explores how cultural and ideological worldviews shape risk perception, amplifying anxiety and potentially biasing both health outcomes and epidemiological findings. This work argues that future research in low-dose radiation epidemiology must integrate these psychosocial variables to prevent erroneous causal inferences and to support more accurate public health guidance and energy policy.</p>","PeriodicalId":12976,"journal":{"name":"Health physics","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148420701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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