From cosmic rays to CT scans, radiation surrounds us but not all exposure is dangerous. Here’s how to separate fact from fear ...

With this composition, space radiation differs strongly from well-characterized ionizing radiation qualities on Earth such as alpha-, beta- and gamma radiation or X-rays.

The monitoring of ionizing radiation is critical for the safe operation of nuclear and other high-power plants. Fiber-optic sensing of radiation has been pursued for over 45 years. Most protocols rely ...