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08/07/2024

The theory behind the blue glow in a reactor — the Cherenkov Effect — was developed by Igor Tamm, a Nobel Laureate whose birthday is today!

Born in 1895, Tamm devoted his early research to crystal-optics and the quantum theory of diffused light in solid bodies. One of his most significant scientific achievements was his role in developing the theoretical interpretation of the Cherenkov effect, or Cherenkov radiation, which explained the occurrence of a blue glow when particles, most often electrons, move through an insulator, like water, faster than the speed of light in that medium. This work earned him a share of the 1958 Nobel Prize in Physics.

22/06/2024

Most people think an atom’s nucleus is round, but did you know it’s actually not? You can thank Aage Bohr for that information!

Born in 1922, Bohr proved the inaccuracy of the spherical model of an atomic nucleus, directly challenging the popular model that had been developed partly by his father — quantum physics pioneer and Nobel Laureate, Niels Bohr.

Along with Ben R. Mottelson and James Rainwater, Bohr demonstrated that the atomic nucleus’ shape varied because of the distortions created by protons and neutrons on the outer rim of the nucleus moving around in different paths and interacting with the protons and neutrons inside of the nucleus. The previously developed model, known as the liquid-drop model, suggested that the shape was spherical because of how the nuclear force held the protons and neutrons together, similar to how molecules behave in a drop of liquid.

Their discovery earned them the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1975 and has been key to our current understanding of the central building blocks of atoms.

21/06/2024

Last month ICRP Chair Werner Rühm and Deputy Scientific Secretary Olga German met with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi in Vienna. Check out the details of our meeting on our website! https://icrp.org/page.asp?id=682

21/06/2024

RADAD are proud to be sponsoring and supporting Swindon Cricket Club.

📢Player Sponsor Announcement📢

Today’s player is Oliver Kayente who will be sponsored by RADAD for the 2024 season.

Thanks to RADAD for sponsoring him this season.

RADAD Ltd offers specialist radiation protection advice and radiation safety training, supporting clients who work with ionising radiations such as: X-Rays, radioactive materials and radioactive waste, across a range of sectors in the UK and overseas. We also have specialist knowledge of the types of operations involving radioactive sources conducted in the Oil & Gas industry, and associated NORM issues. Our services include:

Conducting off-shore RPA & RWA audits on Oil & Gas installations.
Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) advice
Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA) advice
Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) advice, for transport of Class 7 packages by road and sea
A selection of radiation safety training courses including: Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS), radiation awareness and radioactive dangerous goods transport.
Independent audits of your arrangements.

Website: https://radad.co.uk/

13/06/2024

What are you doing on Saturday?

Come and join us at Swindon Cricket Club as we bring open air cinema to Swindon with Outdoor Cinema. Get your tickets for The Greatest Showman here ----->>> https://shorturl.at/t6Eko

13/06/2024

08/06/2024

08/06/2024

This month, we are celebrating 200 years since the birth of Lord Kelvin. �

Lord Kelvin was not only the first President of the IEC but also a pioneer of international standardization. His deep involvement in the scientific and practical aspects of electrical engineering was fundamental in developing today's electrical units and standards.

In 1906, he became the first President of the IEC.

Learn more: www.iec.ch/history

How does IEC's work impact you today? Discover here: https://lnkd.in/eD-NvgAz

07/06/2024

RADAD provides training and advice on radiation protection and radioactive waste management. Contact us for more information.

10/10/2023

Today it’ll be an early morning rotary-wing flight to an Oil & Gas platform to conduct a radiation protection and radioactive waste management audit, thanks to Bristow Helicopters.

24/07/2023

Supporting Oil and Gas clients is also something RADAD Ltd can do. That’s what we’ll be doing this week offshore.