[ RadSafe ] Evidence of neutron leakage at the Fukushima nuclear plant from measurements of radioactive S-35 in California (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)

[Perle, Sandy]

Hi Danny,

My comment to Roger in an earlier post applies to this PNAS Report as well. Many of these studies are meaningless, technically unsound, yet the media, the self-centered scientists and in some cases the public, clamor for these type of articles, blogs, newscasts and yes, even scientific body reports. Apparently everyone has this vision of being a celebrity, seeing their name in lights (in this case, in print).

If there was just a bit of truth and honesty in any of these studies, one could give them the benefit of the doubt. But personally, I see none. The scientific community should be embarrassed.

Regards,

Sandy

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From: radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu [mailto:radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu] On Behalf Of McClung, Danny
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 7:18 AM
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Subject: Re: [ RadSafe ] Evidence of neutron leakage at the Fukushima nuclear plant from measurements of radioactive S-35 in California (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)

Since there was activation in the seawater coolant, there was no "leakage" of neutrons.  It's a reactor.  The neutron activity isn't all going to cease instantaneously upon shutdown (or for a good time afterwards).  I fail to see the point of this academic exercise.
Perhaps someone will enlighten me.  Actually, I know you will.

Notice the use of the term "harmful radiation" in the text.

Dan
Danny K. McClung, BS, RRPT
Health Physics Consultant
Public Health (10P3A)
Veterans Health Administration


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[mailto:radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu] On Behalf Of Perle, Sandy
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 10:05 AM
To: The International Radiation Protection (Health Physics) Mailing List
Subject: [ RadSafe ] Evidence of neutron leakage at the Fukushima nuclear plant from measurements of radioactive S-35 in California (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)

http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2011/08/11/1109449108

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Sander C. Perle
President
Mirion Technologies
Dosimetry Services Division
2652 McGaw Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614

+1 (949) 296-2306 (Office)
+1 (949) 296-1130 (Fax)

Mirion Technologies: http://www.mirion.com/ "Protecting people, property and the environment"


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