BME683 Spring 2025 History of Radiation Protection

Question 1

Which Nobel prize winning physicist, famous for the oil-drop experiment, was Robley Evan's thesis advisor?

Accepted Answer

Robert Andrews Milikan

Question 2

By using tungsten as the cathode and anode target material, what did Coolidge achieve?

Accepted Answer

Consistent x-ray beams

Question 3

What device was Rontgen using when he discovered x-rays?

Accepted Answer

Crookes tube

Question 4

When Henri Becquerel investigated x-rays in 1896, what accidental discovery did he make?

Accepted Answer

Uranium emits a new type of radiation that is spontaneous.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true in regards to the Curie's work on radioactivity?

Accepted Answer

Developed a way to utilize radiation for therapeutic purposes

Question 6

What was one of Elihu Thomson's contributions to radiation physics?

Accepted Answer

He conducted early experiments showing x-ray burns and tissue damage

Question 7

What was Wilhelm Rontgen's most famous discover?

Accepted Answer

X-rays

Question 8

What did Lauriston Taylor remark about Robley Evan's improved GM counter with a copper screen cathode?

Accepted Answer

It's so nice, it's almost cheating.

Question 9

What task did Dally perform in Edison's laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Glass Blower

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT one of Rollins' recommendations for radiation safety?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging direct exposure to build radiation tolerance

Question 11

Which coating discovery led to the success of Edison's fluoroscope?

Accepted Answer

Calcium tungstate

Question 12

Hermann Muller's research laid the groundwork for which of the following modern scientific fields?

Accepted Answer

Radiation genetics and molecular biology

Question 13

Who is responsible for developing the concept of "tolerance doses"?

Accepted Answer

Arther Mutscheller

Question 14

For which achievement was Hermann Muller awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1946?

Accepted Answer

Elucidation of the genetic mutation effects

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of a Geiger-Muller counter?

Accepted Answer

Detecting and measuring ionizing radiation

Question 16

True or false: The Mackee Method determined a safe x-ray dosage dependent on the type of skin condition.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

True/False: Elihu Thomson demonstrated that x-ray exposure could cause burns and tissue damage.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

What is the professional relationship between Hans Geiger and Walther Muller?

Accepted Answer

Teacher and student

Questions 18