Nuclear emergency preparedness means that all preparations are made to limit the dose to humans and minimize it as much as possible when large amounts of radioactivity are released into the environment. The catastrophic accidents of Chernobyl and Fukushima and their consequences have contributed to
In the event of a nuclear accident abroad, BfS employees can support the affected state through various offers of assistance. In the video, Dr. Stefan Seifert explains the use of mobile measuring devices that determine the level of radiation and explains how the different radioactive particles can b
In the series "Explain your Research" we introduce you to researchers from the BfS and their research areas: Max has worked on the development of a methodology that determines the dose efficiency of CT devices. High dose efficiency = the lowest possible dose for the patient. #strahlenschutz #strahl
X-rays were discovered in 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen. Since then, it has been an indispensable means of medicine. However, X-rays can lead to damage to the genetic material: In this video, we show how the body defends itself against it and what measures are taken by radiation protection. More i
