Radiation Protection Glossary
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Open Source
With respect to Radiation Protection
, an open source is a source of Ionising Radiation
in the form of Radioactive
material which is not encapsulated or otherwise contained. The implication is that open radioactive material can move around and if uncontrolled would lead to Contamination
. It should be noted that open sources are used extensively in biological research and medicine. See also Unsealed Source.
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