Abstract
Radioactivity occurs in food in the form of natural radioactivity or in the form of contamination. In this chapter, the basic concepts of radiation types, radioactive decay, and the effect of radioactive radiation are explained in simple words and underpinned by calculated examples. By compiling the quantities of dosimetry and its units, the magnitude of natural and civilizational radiation exposure can be understood. At the end of the chapter, numerous examples of measurement methods for radioactive irradiation are listed, which are intended to encourage further study in this field.
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Figura, L.O., Teixeira, A.A. (2023). Radioactivity. In: Food Physics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27398-8_14
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