Although the physics of non-ionizing radiation (NIR) have not changed, the technology we use and the exposures in industry are changing. There is often considerable controversy regarding the potential health effects for the many different types of NIR and the sources. In this session, some new applications of NIR are presented and exposures discussed.
• Terahertz: What Does the Future Hold for the Last Unexplored Band of the Electromagnetic Spectrum? G.J. Wilmink, USAF, Brooks City-Base, TX.
• Beyond the Laser Light Show: High Energy Outdoor Lasers for Research. K. Merritt, Mainthia Technologies, Inc., Hampton, VA.
• Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) - Are Warnings Warranted? A.M. Muc, Radiation Health and Safety Consulting, Toronto, ON, Canada.
• Cell Phone Technology - Is the Research Representative of Today's Exposures? M. Shum, National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
• Possible Technique for Measuring ELF Contact Currents. D. Baron, ETS-Lindgren, Austin, TX.