Hard Radiation
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Hard Radiation
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Radiation of high penetrating power; that is, radiation of
high frequency and
short wavelength.
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A 10-centimeter thickness of lead is usually used as the criterion upon
which the relative penetrating power of various types of radiation is based.
Hard radiation will penetrate such a shield; soft radiation will not.
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
