Types of Radiation

Radiation is energy emitted by a material or space in the form of heat, particles or electromagnetic waves / light (photons) of radiation sources. There are several sources of radiation that we know in our lives, for example, is television, lighting, heating food (microwave oven), computers, and others. radiation
in the form of electromagnetic waves or photons are referred to as a type of radiation has no mass and electric charge. For example, the gamma and X-rays, and also looks like a beam of radiation including light, sunlight, waves microwave, radar and mobile phones, (BATAN, 2008)
Types   Radiation
Broadly speaking, the radiation is classified into ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation, (BATAN, 2008).
a. Ionizing radiation
Ionizing radiation is a type of radiation can cause ionization process (the formation of positive ions and negative ions) when interacting with matter. Included in the types of ionizing radiation are alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, X-rays and neutrons. Each type of radiation has special characteristics. Which include ionizing radiation are alpha particles (α), beta particles (β), gamma rays (γ), X-rays, neutron particles.
b. Non-Ionizing Radiation
Non-ionizing radiation is a type of radiation that will not cause ionization effects when interacting with matter. Non-ionizing radiation that surround our lives. Included in the types of non-ionizing radiation include radio waves (which carry information and entertainment through radio and television), microwave (which is used in microwave ovens and cellular phone transmissions), infrared light (which provides energy in the form of heat); visible light (that we can see), ultraviolet light (emitted by the sun).