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Gauss

A gauss (G) is a unit measuring magnetic flux density, or how strong a magnetic field is. It’s named after mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss and

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Ionizing radiation

Ionizing radiation is electromagnetic energy with enough power to remove electrons from atoms, creating charged particles called ions. This includes X-rays, gamma rays, and ultraviolet

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Millimeter wave

Millimeter wave (mmWave) refers to electromagnetic frequencies between 30 GHz and 300 GHz, where wavelengths range from 1 to 10 millimeters. This spectrum enables extremely

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Non-ionizing radiation

Non-ionizing radiation is electromagnetic energy that lacks sufficient power to remove electrons from atoms. This includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, and lower-energy ultraviolet.

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Power density

Power density measures how much electromagnetic energy passes through a given area, expressed in watts per square meter (W/m²) or milliwatts per square centimeter (mW/cm²).

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Radiofrequency

Radiofrequency (RF) refers to electromagnetic waves in the frequency range of approximately 3 kHz to 300 GHz. This portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is used

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Radiofrequency radiation

Radiofrequency radiation (RFR) is electromagnetic energy in the frequency range of 3 kHz to 300 GHz. This type of non-ionizing radiation is emitted by wireless

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Tesla

A tesla (T) is the SI unit for measuring magnetic flux density—essentially how strong a magnetic field is in a given area. One tesla equals

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