MODULE 1.0: HEALTH PHYSICS FUNDAMENTALS
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Introduction
Welcome to Module 1.0 of the General Health Physics Practices for Fuel Cycle Facilities Directed Self-Study Course! This is the first of seven modules in this self-study course. The purpose of this module is to provide basic fundamentals of radiation and terms that are common to the health physics and nuclear industries. This self-study module is designed to assist you in accomplishing the learning objectives listed at the beginning of the module. There are nine learning objectives in this module. The module has self-check questions and an activity to help you assess your understanding of the concepts presented in the module.
Before You Begin
It is recommended that you have access to the following materials: Trainee Guide
Complete the following prerequisites: There are no prerequisites to this module.
How to Complete this Module
1. Review the learning objectives. 2. Read each section within the module in sequential order. 3. Complete the self-check questions and activities within this module. 4. Check off the tracking form as you complete the self-check questions and/or activity
within the module. 5. Contact your administrator as prompted for a progress review meeting. 6. Contact your administrator as prompted for any additional materials and/or specific
assignments. 7. Complete all assignments related to this module. If no other materials or assignments
are given to you by your administrator, you have completed this module. 8. Ensure that you and your administrator have dated and initialed your progress on the
tracking form. 9. Go to the next assigned module.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. i Before You Begin ..........................................................................................................................i How to Complete this Module .....................................................................................................i LEARNING OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................ 1-1 ATOMIC STRUCTURE.................................................................................................................... 1-3 Self-Check Questions 1-1......................................................................................................... 1-5 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 1-7 Radiation.................................................................................................................................. 1-7 Ionization ................................................................................................................................. 1-7 Ionizing Radiation .................................................................................................................... 1-8 Non-ionizing Radiation ............................................................................................................ 1-8 Stable and Unstable Atoms ..................................................................................................... 1-8 Radioactivity ............................................................................................................................ 1-8 Radioactive Material................................................................................................................ 1-9 Radioactive Contamination ..................................................................................................... 1-9 Radioactive Decay.................................................................................................................... 1-9 Radioactive Half-life................................................................................................................. 1-9 Self-Check Questions 1-2....................................................................................................... 1-10 THE BASIC TYPES OF IONIZING RADIATION ............................................................................... 1-13 Alpha Particles ....................................................................................................................... 1-13 Beta Particles ......................................................................................................................... 1-14 Gamma Rays/X-Rays.............................................................................................................. 1-14 Neutrons ................................................................................................................................ 1-15 Self-Check Questions 1-3....................................................................................................... 1-18 RADIOLOGICAL UNITS................................................................................................................ 1-21 Radiation................................................................................................................................ 1-21 Radioactivity Units................................................................................................................. 1-21 Contamination Units.............................................................................................................. 1-22 Self-Check Questions 1-4....................................................................................................... 1-23 EFFECTS OF RADIATION ON CELLS............................................................................................. 1-25 Self-Check Questions 1-5....................................................................................................... 1-26 ACUTE AND CHRONIC RADIATION EXPOSURE .......................................................................... 1-27 Acute Radiation Exposure...................................................................................................... 1-27 Chronic Radiation Exposure................................................................................................... 1-27 Self-Check Questions 1-6....................................................................................................... 1-28 CONTRIBUTIONS TO U.S. POPULATION DOSE FROM VARIOUS RADIATION SOURCES............. 1-29 Self-Check Questions 1-7....................................................................................................... 1-30 ALARA PROGRAM ...................................................................................................................... 1-31 Basic Exposure Reduction Concepts...................................................................................... 1-31 Radiological Postings ............................................................................................................. 1-32 Self-Check Questions 1-8....................................................................................................... 1-34
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Activity 1 ? Health Physics Fundamentals ............................................................................. 1-36 Progress Review Meeting Form................................................................................................. 1-40 MODULE SUMMARY.................................................................................................................. 1-42
LIST OF TABLES Table 1-1. Description of Basic Particles of the Atom ................................................................ 1-4 Table 1-2. Characteristics of Basic Types of Ionizing Radiation................................................ 1-17
LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1-1. Basic Particles of the Atom....................................................................................... 1-3 Figure 1-2. Ionization .................................................................................................................. 1-8 Figure 1-3. Radioactive Decay .................................................................................................... 1-9 Figure 1-4. Contributions to U.S. Population Dose From Various Radiation Sources .............. 1-29 Figure 1-5. Example of a Radiological Posting .......................................................................... 1-33
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MODULE 1.0: HEALTH PHYSICS FUNDAMENTALS LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1.1 Upon completion of this module, you will be able to recognize basic fundamentals of radiation and terms that are common to the health physics and nuclear industries.
1.1.1 Identify the three basic particles that make up an atom.
1.1.2 Define the following terms commonly used by health physics professionals: Radiation Ionization Ionizing Radiation Non-ionizing Radiation Stable and Unstable Atoms Radioactivity Radioactive Material Radioactive Contamination Radioactive Decay Half-life
1.1.3 Identify the five basic types of ionizing radiation.
1.1.4 Identify the units most commonly used to measure radiation, contamination, and radioactivity.
1.1.5 Identify the possible effects of radiation on cells.
1.1.6 Distinguish between acute and chronic radiation exposure.
1.1.7 Identify contributions to the U.S. population dose from various radiation sources.
1.1.8 Identify the ALARA concept, basic exposure reduction concepts, and the purpose of radiological postings.
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Learning Objective
When you finish this section, you will be able to: 1.1.1 Identify the three basic particles that make up an atom.
ATOMIC STRUCTURE
The basic unit of matter is the atom. The central portion of the atom is the nucleus, which consists of protons and neutrons. Electrons orbit the nucleus similar to the way planets orbit our sun. The three basic particles of the atom are protons, neutrons, and electrons. See Figure 1-1, Basic Particles of the Atom. For a description of the basic particles of the atom, see Table 1-1.
Figure 1-1. Basic Particles of the Atom
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Table 1-1. Description of Basic Particles of the Atom
Location
Charge Facts
Proton In the nucleus of an atom
Positive (+) The number of protons in
the nucleus determines the element and atomic number
If the number of protons in an atom changes, the element changes
Neutron
In the nucleus of the atom
No charge
Have about the same mass as a proton
Electron
In orbit around the nucleus of an atom
Negative (-)
Are very small (about 1/1800 the mass of a proton)
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