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Non-ionizing radiation refers to types of electromagnetic radiation that do not have sufficient energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms or molecules, causing ionization. Here are some common examples of non-ionizing radiation:<\/p>\n\n \n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"005d6dea-4ec6-4cf6-8200-bb7aedc788a7","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Non Ionizing Radiation"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

The light we see with our eyes is non-ionizing radiation. It falls within a specific range of wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"9f4e05a7-5724-4690-b753-c8ceb1f6aa33","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Visible Light"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

Infrared radiation, often associated with heat, is also non-ionizing. It is commonly used in technologies like infrared thermometers and remote controls.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"7fece8be-e222-4edb-adcc-1612e6da2f9f","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Infrared Radiation"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

Radio waves are non-ionizing and have a wide range of applications, including wireless communication, radio broadcasting, and radar.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"24193f83-6083-4766-9780-6761529ff089","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Radio Waves:"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

Microwaves are non-ionizing and are used in microwave ovens, telecommunications, and some types of medical imaging.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"4312349b-264f-4ba1-9018-0f0c3258cbf7","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Microwaves"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

While some ultraviolet radiation can be ionizing, UVA and UVB radiation from the sun is generally non-ionizing. However, prolonged exposure to UVB can still cause skin damage.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"d7bc7e52-cc1e-42e1-81b5-ed9e81d456bd","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation (UVA and UVB)"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

This type of radiation is used in security scanners and imaging devices.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"b58df70e-034d-4fc4-b2c8-ee53fb8df291","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Terahertz Radiation:"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

ELF radiation is associated with power lines, electrical appliances, and is generally non-ionizing.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"c14d0ef8-c797-4489-8a8c-a9881e8f9f4c","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Radiation"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

While lasers can be high-intensity sources of radiation, visible and infrared lasers are typically non-ionizing.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"651642e5-939a-4fe8-94d0-e13c6047cbe4","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Visible and Infrared Lasers:"}],"hTag":"h2"}

Non Ionizing Radiation

Brett Humphrey