Efeitos biológicos das radiações ionizantes: acidente radiológico de Goiânia

Authors

  • Emico Okuno Universidade de São Paulo; Instituto de Física

Keywords:

Ionizing radiation, Biological effects, Tissue reactions, Stochastic effects, Accident of Goiânia

Abstract

This article presents the fundaments of radiation physics, the natural and artificial sources, biological effects, radiation protection. We also examine the sequence of events that resulted in Goiania accident with a source of caesium-137 from abandoned radiotherapy equipment and its terrible consequences.

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Published

2013-01-01

Issue

Section

Energy

How to Cite

Okuno, E. (2013). Efeitos biológicos das radiações ionizantes: acidente radiológico de Goiânia . Estudos Avançados, 27(77), 185-200. https://www.journals.usp.br/eav/article/view/53961