Irradiation Collection

A doll is seen amongst beds at a kindergarten in the abandoned city of Pripyat near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine March 28, 2016. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

German Campact activist demonstrates against the nuclear plans of the German government
A German Campact (Campaign and Action) activist casts his shadow as he demonstrates against the nuclear plans of the German government in Berlin, October 25, 2010

Tree grows out of the door of an abandoned barn in the 30 km (19 miles
A tree grows out of the door of an abandoned barn in the 30 km (19 miles) exclusion zone around the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, in the abandoned village of Krasnoselie, Belarus, February 17, 2016

The irradiation illusion of visual perception in which a light area of the visual field looks larger than an otherwise
955301 The irradiation illusion of visual perception in which a light area of the visual field looks larger than an otherwise identical dark area

The Irradiation Illusion Of Visual Perception In Which A Light Area Of The Visual Field Looks Larger Than An Otherwise Identical Dark Area

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Joseph Antoine Ferdinand Plateau (1801-1883), Belgian (Wallonian) physicist and pioneer in optical devices. Plateau studied at the University of Liege

Irradiated food, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the presence of radiation in food crops. Irradiation of food is a controversial process that exposes food to ionising radiation in

Radiation in food, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a knife and fork next to a plate made from a radiation symbol, representing the presence of radiation in food

Electron accelerator used for sterilisation
Electron accelerator used in the sterilisation of medical waste. A bag of such waste (red) has been placed in a cavity on a wheel

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"Irradiation: Unveiling the Haunting Legacy of Chernobyl" In the abandoned city of Pripyat near Chernobyl, a doll sits silently amidst beds at a kindergarten, frozen in time. The eerie atmosphere is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of irradiation. The illusion of visual perception known as irradiation plays tricks on our eyes. It distorts reality, making a light area appear larger than an identical dark area. Staring at such images causes light to scatter inside our eyes, enlarging the image on our retinas. A German Campact activist takes to the streets, passionately demonstrating against their government's nuclear plans. Their fight against potential radiation hazards echoes concerns shared worldwide about the dangers associated with atomic energy. "The Wider Image: Chernobyl - wilderness regained" showcases nature's resilience as it reclaims its territory in areas once devastated by radiation. A tree defiantly grows out of an abandoned barn within the 30 km exclusion zone surrounding Chernobyl—a symbol of hope amidst desolation. Amidst this desolation lies a poignant sight—a cross with a crucifix standing tall in Pripyat's deserted town. It serves as both a remnant and reminder of lives forever altered by one fateful incident that unleashed unimaginable levels of radiation upon this land. Back in 1897, Belgian physicist Joseph Plateau first described the phenomenon behind irradiation—an optical illusion that continues to captivate scientists and artists alike even today. Beyond its scientific implications, it also evokes thoughts about chemical warfare and bioterrorism—reminders that humankind must tread carefully when harnessing powerful forces like radiation for destructive purposes. Conceptual images depicting irradiated food and radiation in food serve as chilling reminders that even what sustains us can become tainted by invisible threats if not handled responsibly. Irradiation remains both an intriguing scientific concept and an unsettling reminder of humanity's capacity to unleash destructive forces.