Well, you’ll likely not die from a source the size of a poppy seed, but you’ll likely have a bad time.
Localized radiation burns on whatever body part is closest to the pellet.
If, on the other hand, you choose your fuel well, a thin sheet of metal is more than enough protection. Beta radiation can be blocked by a sheet of paper, and an alpha emitter is only dangerous if you swallow or breathe it.
Ahh, so unless we have a few meters of protection, we will die.
That’s a good reason.
Well, you’ll likely not die from a source the size of a poppy seed, but you’ll likely have a bad time.
Localized radiation burns on whatever body part is closest to the pellet.
If, on the other hand, you choose your fuel well, a thin sheet of metal is more than enough protection. Beta radiation can be blocked by a sheet of paper, and an alpha emitter is only dangerous if you swallow or breathe it.
My prostate says “Bring it on!”
My prostate says “Bring it on!”