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- What are electromagnetic fields?
- Static and low-frequency fields
- Radiation protection relating to the expansion of the national grid
- High-frequency fields
- Radiation protection in mobile communication
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Radiation protection relating to the expansion of the national grid
To raise the total share of energy from renewable sources in electric power supply in Germany it is inevitable to optimize and expand the existing grid systems. Questions of radiation protection have to be considered right from the start.
What do we know about health effects of low-frequency electric and magnetic fields? What kind of protection does exist? How high are potential exposures to high-voltage power lines?
Answers to these and other questions can be found on the topic pages below.