Browsing Τμήμα Φυσικής / Department of Physics by Subject "Cyprus"
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A comprehensive study of natural gamma radioactivity levels and associated dose rates from surface soils in Cyprus
(2004)A survey was carried out to determine activity concentration levels and associated dose rates from the naturally occurring radionuclides 232Th, 238U and 40K, in the various geological formations of Cyprus, by means of ...
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Determination of thorium, uranium and potassium elemental concentrations in surface soils in Cyprus
(2004)A comprehensive study was conducted to determine thorium, uranium and potassium elemental concentrations in surface soils throughout the accessible area of Cyprus using high-resolution γ-ray spectrometry. A total of 115 ...
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Gamma radiation measurements and dose rates in commercially-used natural tiling rocks (granites)
(2003)The gamma radiation in samples of a variety of natural tiling rocks (granites) imported in Cyprus for use in the building industry was measured, employing high-resolution γ-ray spectroscopy. The rock samples were pulverised, ...
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Gamma radiation measurements and dose rates in commonly used building materials in Cyprus
(2010)A first comprehensive study is presented on radioactivity concentrations and dose rates in 87 commonly used materials, manufactured or imported in Cyprus, for building purposes. The natural radioactivity of 40K, 232Th, ...
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Gamma-ray measurements of naturally occurring radioactive samples from Cyprus characteristic geological rocks
(2003)Using high-resolution gamma-ray spectroscopy, the terrestrial gamma radiation in all the predominant types of geological rock formations appearing in Cyprus was measured. Soil samples were collected from each rock type, ...
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Indoor radon (222Rn) concentration measurements in Cyprus using high-sensitivity portable detectors
(2003)Using high-sensitivity radon (222Rn) portable detectors (passive electronic devices of the type RADIM3), the airborne 222Rn concentration in the interior of various Cypriot buildings and dwellings was measured. For each ...
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Natural radioelement concentration in the Troodos Ophiolite Complex of Cyprus
(2005)High-resolution γ-ray spectrometry was exploited to determine naturally occurring thorium (Th), uranium (U) and potassium (K) elemental concentrations in the whole area covered by the Troodos Ophiolite Complex of Cyprus. ...
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Solar-Collector Industry in Cyprus: Technico-Economic Analysis and Future Perspectives
(1999)Deals with the industry of solar water heaters (SWH) in Cyprus. History of SWH in the country
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Systematic grid-based radon concentration measurements in the urban areas of Cyprus
(2015)A comprehensive grid-based study of indoor Rn concentration in all accessible urban areas of the Republic of Cyprus, where 67.3% of the population resides, is presented. During the years 2004-2012, a total of 407 measurements ...
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Systematic grid-wise radon concentration measurements and first radon map in Cyprus
(2012)A systematic study of the indoor airborne radon concentration in the central part of the Nicosia district was conducted, using high-sensitivity active radon portable detectors of the type "RADIM3A". From a total of 108 ...