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Magnets, UV and Radio Frequency

Non-ionizing radiation includes radio, microwave, infrared, and visible light.

Non-ionizing radiation is the electromagnetic energy (photons) on the longer end of the spectrum, which typically spans from very long radio waves to very short gamma rays. The human eye can detect only a small portion of this spectrum called visible light. Although, the electromagnetic waves in this part of the spectrum do not typically liberate electrons they can be hazardous in other ways.

The Radiation Protection Program (RPP) provides training on how these waves can be hazardous and how they can worked with safely.

Non-ionizing radiation includes radio, microwave, infrared, and visible light.

Non-ionizing radiation is the electromagnetic energy (photons) on the longer end of the spectrum, which typically spans from very long radio waves to very short gamma rays. The human eye can detect only a small portion of this spectrum called visible light. Although, the electromagnetic waves in this part of the spectrum do not typically liberate electrons they can be hazardous in other ways.

The Radiation Protection Program (RPP) provides training on how these waves can be hazardous and how they can worked with safely.