Radiation protection at low energy proton accelerators.
A sample is provided of the radiological safety issues particular to low energy proton accelerators. 'Low' energy in this context is taken to mean proton energies of less than about 1 GeV. Many of the radiation issues are common to all particle accelerators. Here, those issues are addressed that may require perhaps not unique treatment but those which benefit from a different approach. Among the problems discussed are the generation of prompt radiation and its transmission through shielding, the estimation of induced radioactivity, and the assessments of both the off-site prompt radiation hazard and the effect of releases of radioactive effluents to the environment.
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TRIUMF, Vancouver, BC, Canada. lutz.moritz@triumf.ca
D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D006801:Humans; D015233:Models, Statistical; D009502:Neutrons; D010315:Particle Accelerators; D011522:Protons; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D011835:Radiation Protection
D011522:Protons