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The Health Physics Society (HPS), formed in 1956, is a scientific organization of professionals who specialize in radiation safety. Its mission is to support its members in the practice of their profession and to promote excellence in the science and practice of radiation safety.
Health Physics News
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14 January 2026The February issue of Health Physics reaches back to the IRPA 16 conference in the summer of 2024. Health Physics […]
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14 January 2026
Looking for a Bunch of Good Candidates
It always seems odd, coming on the heels of the recent Health Physics Society (HPS) election, but the HPS Nominating […] -
13 January 2026
Decommissioning Section Special Session at HPS Annual Meeting
As in previous years, the Health Physics Society (HPS) Decommissioning Section is excited to host a dedicated special session at […] -
13 January 2026
Call for PEPs and CELS for 71st HPS Annual Meeting
Looking forward to the upcoming 71st HPS Annual Meeting and want to share your wisdom or experience? The Continuing Education […] -
13 January 2026
Call for Abstracts for 71st Annual Meeting in Gaylord National Harbor, MD
Happy New Year! As 2026 gets underway, planning is well underway for the 2026 Health Physics Society Annual Meeting, and […] -
13 January 2026
HPS Awards Nominations
Happy New Year! With the change of the calendar, it’s now time to nominate our deserving peers for the many […]
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Decay Calculator
This Web application will allow you to calculate the activity of a radionuclide after a specified interval of time. The list of radionuclides excludes those with half lives measured in seconds.











