How is radiation measured?

Radiation is measured using detectors that are designed to detect different types of radiation, such as ionizing radiation, gamma rays, and alpha and beta particles. The most common method of measuring radiation is through dosimeters, which are portable devices that are worn by workers who may be exposed to radiation in their workplaces. Dosimeters measure the total amount of radiation a person has been exposed to over a period of time. Other methods of measuring radiation include Geiger-Muller counters, which detect ionizing radiation, and scintillation counters, which are used to detect low-level radiation in environmental samples. Overall, accurate measurement of radiation is essential to ensure that workers and the public are not exposed to dangerous levels of radiation.

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