Session 1: Radon and Radiation Physics Review
- Radioactivity and Radiation Review:
- Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiation
- Ions and Ionizing Radiation
- Radon Characteristics - Uranium 238 Decay Series
- Radon Decay Products - Radon 222 Decay Sequence
- Dynamic Equilibrium
- Equilibrium Ratio
- Measurement Units:
- Picocuries Per Liter and Becquerel Per Cubic Meter
- Working Level and Working Level Month
- Facts of Radon - An Overview
Session 2: Radon and Geology
- Radon Geology:
- Distribution of Uranium and Radon Sources in Rocks and Soils
- Formation and Movement of Radon in Rocks and Soils
- Radon Entry From the Soil and the Water System into Buildings
- Some Examples of Current Radon Research in Rocks and Soils:
- Emanation of Radon-222 from Soils, Sub Soils and Sedimentary Rocks
- Transportation Parameters of Radon: Diffusion, Viscous Flow and Type of Soil, Relationship to Indoor Air Quality
- Characterization of Sources, Range and Environmental Effects of Radon-222 and Its Progeny
- Soil Radon Gas as a Probe to Map Geological Profiles and Tectonic Discontinuities
- Correlation Studies of Soil Radon Gas Variation with Seismic Activity in Earthquake Predictions
- Study Assignments
- Selection of Student Project - Discussion of Presentation and Report
Session 3: Radon and Radiation Biology
- Review of Radiation Biology Basics:
- Introduction
- Radioactivity and Absorbed Dose - Dosimetry
- Effects of Radiation on Cell - Primary Site of Damage
- Target Theory
- Linear No Threshold Theory
- Examples of Some Current Research:
- Current Research on Effects of Low Dose Ionizing Radiation
Session 4: Radon Research in Medicine
- Introduction
- Human Cancer from Ionizing Radiation:
- The Epidemiological Evidence
- Population Studies: External Radiation Exposure and Ionization by Internal Radiation
- Some Examples of Radon Research Studies in Medicine:
- Leukemia:
- Radon Dose and Ionizing Effects to Red Bone Marrow
- Water Solubility of Radon:
- Radon, Fluoride and Multi-element Analysis of Ground Water
- Radon Concentrations in Open and Bore Well Water
- Water Radon Contamination in the Human Body
- Bio-kinetics of Radon from Drinking Water
- Internal Alpha Radiation and Nephropathy:
- Internal Alpha Radiation Effects on Kidney and Dysplastic Changes of Internal Alpha Radiation Injury
- Other Radon Research Studies in Medicine:
- Biomarkers for Kidney Injury by Alpha Radiation
- Exposure of Radon and its Progeny to Human Teeth
- Clinical Effects of Exposure to Radon in Controlled Environment
- Primary Care Physicians - Environmental History - Public Health Effects: An Italian Survey
- Leukemia:
Session 5: Student Presentation - Radon Research in Radiation Health Physics and Planetary Science; Summary - Lab Demonstration
- Introduction
- Examples of recent radon research in Health Physics:
- Radon Concentrations in Caves
- Radon Concentrations in Pyramids
- Radon Concentrations in Tunnel Drilling
- Radon Concentrations in Landed Buildings and High Rises
- Radon Presence on Moon and Mars
- Radon Research in Multi Disciplines - Summary
- Students Presentation and Report
- Laboratory Demonstration
