Säteilyvaimennus
Säteilyvaimennus is a Finnish term that translates to radiation shielding or attenuation in English. It refers to the process or material used to reduce the intensity of ionizing radiation. This is crucial for protecting people, equipment, and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation, which can include electromagnetic radiation like X-rays and gamma rays, as well as particle radiation such as alpha and beta particles, neutrons, and cosmic rays.
Various materials are employed for säteilyvaimennus, with the choice depending on the type and energy of the
The effectiveness of säteilyvaimennus is measured by the degree to which radiation intensity is reduced. This