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Security
Radiation is involved in many aspects of homeland security. Radiation is used in devices that help ensure our safety, such as smoke detectors and airport luggage screeners. It is also used in military applications, such as submarines and nuclear weapons. In addition, much of the cargo entering our ports is screened for radioactivity.