health physics

British  

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the branch of physics concerned with the health and safety of people in medical, scientific, and industrial work, esp with protection from the biological effects of ionizing radiation

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Example Sentences

It will also be required to maintain and make available records about the hiring process for each health physics technician trainee position.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2022

“If a student wants to pursue a college major in life science, engineering, or health, physics is really a gateway course for being able to be succeed,” said Dr. Kelly.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2018

The leak itself may not pose a severe threat to the public or wildlife, said Kathryn Higley, department head and professor of nuclear engineering and radiation health physics at Oregon State University.

From BusinessWeek • Apr. 4, 2011

The leak may not pose a severe threat to the public or wildlife, said Kathryn Higley, department head and professor of nuclear engineering and radiation health physics at Oregon State University.

From BusinessWeek • Apr. 3, 2011

“There’s a huge body of water between us and Japan,” said Kathryn A. Higley, head of nuclear engineering and radiation health physics at Oregon State University.

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2011