Radiation (ionizing radiation)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-NUC-000405",
  "term": "Radiation (ionizing radiation)",
  "field": "Nuclear energy and radiation",
  "definition": "Alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, x-rays, neutrons, high-speed electrons, high-speed protons, and other particles capable of producing ions. Radiation, as used in 10 CFR Part 20, does not include non-ionizing radiation, such as radio- or microwaves, or visible, infrared, or ultraviolet light (see also 10 CFR 20.1003). For additional detail, see Radiation, ionizing.",
  "see_also": [
    "Radiation, ionizing"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/nuclear/radiation-ionizing-radiation/"
}