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Electromagnetic Fields
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  Electromagnetic Fields
Through the use of certain technologies – e. g. power supply network and mobile communication – electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields are generated in man´s environment. These fields can be described by their strength (amplitude), their oscillation (wave length) and number of oscillations (frequency). One differentiates high-frequency and low-frequency fields, they are part – as is optical radiation – of non-ionising radiation. In contrast to ionising radiation – e. g. X-rays – the energy of this radiation is not sufficient for charging atoms and molecules electrically – for ionising them. Nevertheless can this type of irradiation have impacts on health. Different concepts serve to protect against immediate hazards and as precaution.
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Latest News
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Using compact fluorescent lamps (energy saving lamps) is of no concern from a radiation protection point of view
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 Using compact fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes in households is of no concern from a radiation protection point of view. Available studies demonstrate, that the levels of emitted optical radiation and electric and magnetic fields comply with international recommended limit values. Several characteristics of compact fluorescent lamps, which are important for risk assessment from a radiation protection point of view, differ only slightly from those of incandescent lamps.
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German Mobile Telecommunication Research Programme
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The German Mobile Telecommunication Research Programme was initiated by the Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMU) and the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS). The Programme was funded with €17 million, equally shared by the Federal Ministry for the Environment and the network operators.
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Radiation protection aspects regarding full-body scanners
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The implementation of novel full-body scanners is planned for security control mainly at airports. Such devices are tested or already routinely used at some airports. The images being produced exhibit with more or less details the body surface and visualise objects worn directly at the body. The Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) has assessed available data.
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