mechanisms of radiation induced damage

What Types of Radiation Cause Damage?

Radiation can be broadly classified into ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation, which includes X-rays, gamma rays, and particles like alpha and beta particles, has enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, creating ions. Non-ionizing radiation, such as ultraviolet (UV) light, microwaves, and radio waves, does not carry enough energy to ionize atoms but can still cause cellular damage.

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