RADIATION TYPES

1. Low-frequency electric switching fields

Electrical alternating fields are caused by AC voltages in installations, pipes, devices, etc. The electric field strength is measured in Volts per meter (V/m). This field is created with all cords, cables, and pipes when they are connected to the mains, even when no power is used. This also applies to all connected devices, switches, lamps, and sockets when no countermeasures have been taken. They all strengthen the electric field.

2. Low-frequency magnetic swap fields

Magnetic alternating fields are caused by electrical currents in pipes, installations, devices, and transformers. Because these magnetic fields generally operate at 50 Hz, they are called low-frequency fields. The field strength is indicated in amperes per meter (A/m), and the current density is measured in Tesla.

3. Electromagnetic waves

Technical electromagnetic waves are now widely represented. They are caused by all kinds of transmitters: radio, television, mobile telephony, satellites, radar, and household appliances such as microwaves, PC monitors, mobile phones, baby monitors, cordless phones (DECT), and the like.

High frequency starts at ± 100KHz to about 300 GHz. The radiation density is measured in microwatts per square centimeter, and the field strength in volts per meter (V/m).

In addition, the frequency and modulation are looked at. High-frequency radiation affects biological life forms, generating heat (‘thermal effects’). Additionally, ‘non-thermal effects’ may also arise, partly due to the pulse modulation of GSM phones and masts.

The so-called SAR values of mobile phones are certainly important but focus exclusively on the thermal effects. There are far fewer rules for the non-thermal effects, although increasing research shows that they may have an effect.

4. Geopathic radiation

Origin

Everyone and everything has a magnetic field, including the earth. Everywhere, the earth emits radioactive radiation, and everywhere it can be determined with a compass that the earth is magnetic. The earth emits a magnetic equivalent.

Radiation from the earth is normal, just like cosmic rays that come from the universe. They are a condition of existence, necessary to empathize in. However, there are striking areas where the radiation is substantially stronger or weaker, measurably deviating from normal values. The magnetic equivalent can fluctuate due to so-called geological disturbances, for example, by geological fractures and cracks. In our opinion, a fluctuation of this field can affect well-being. Furthermore, the differences in the pattern of geomagnetic radiation can potentially have a positive or negative impact on humans.

These types of electromagnetic radiation emit non-ionizing radiation. This means that they are too weak to push an electron out of its orbit to the atomic nucleus (which would then leave a charged atom). X-rays and CT scans belong to ionizing radiation. The terms electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic fields are often used interchangeably and side by side, but it concerns the same physical phenomenon. This is also summarized in one word: Electrosmog (radiation).