Radiation Physicist Interview Question:

What is beta burns?

Submitted by: Muhammad

Beta burns Energetic beta particles with high enough specific-activity, if left on the skin surface for a sufficient length of time, may cause erythema and dry (or even wet) desquamation. These are often called "beta burns." "Beta burns" have been described after a nuclear weapon detonation as a consequence of fallout on the skin.
Submitted by: Muhammad