exposure (physics)

A measure of exposure to ionizing radiation, based on the amount of ionization produced in dry air by X-rays or gamma rays; symbol X, units R (röntgen). The modern notions of absorbed dose and dose equivalent are generally more useful.

Exposure can refer to

In biology:

A condition of poor health or death resulting from lack of protection over prolonged periods under weather, extreme temperatures or dangerous substances (see also: hypothermia, hyperthermia, radioactive contamination, radiation poisoning) Acute exposure, the exposure to a toxic substance which may result in harm or death Post-exposure prophylaxis, any treatment started immediately after exposure to a disease Children's Environmental Exposure Research Study, an EPA study regarding children's exposure to pesticides and other chemicals in U.S. households

In photography:

Exposure (photography), the total amount of light allowed to fall on the sensor during the taking of a photograph Exposure value, a value given to all combinations of camera shutter speed and aperture that gives the same exposure Exposure latitude, the range of light intensities that a camera can capture. Multiple exposure, an exposure in which the sensitivity to light is reduced and then increased at least once during the total exposure time

In law:

Indecent exposure, the display of unclothed parts of the human body that is against local custom and law Permissible Exposure Limit, a legal limit in the United States for personal exposure to a substance

In psychology:

Exposure and response, a treatment method for anxiety disorders Mere exposure effect, a psychological artifact Direct therapeutic exposure, a technique for the treatment of psychological disorders

In entertainment:

Exposure (album), a 1979 music album by Robert Fripp Exposure (comic book), a short lived series created by Al Rio Exposure (magic), the practise of revealing the secrets of magic to non-magicians Exposures - In Retrospect and Denial, a 2004 compilation album by Dark Tranquillity Forced Exposure, an independent music magazine Northern Exposure, a television series originally broadcast by CBS Maximum Exposure, a reality TV show Double Exposure Blackjack, a variant of blackjack Exposure (television series), a short film anthology series on Sci-Fi Channel from 2000-2002

Exposure may also refer to:

Publicity, an activity designed to rouse public interest Investment, a financial holding in a particular market sector.