Greek Atomic Energy Commission
Encyclopedia
The Greek Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) is an independent government agency of Greece
which is responsible for atomic
safety, development and regulations and for monitoring artificially produced ionizing
and non-ionizing radiation
. The GAEC was established by act of legislation in 1954. The seven-member board of directors operate under the supervision of the Ministry of Development
through the General Secretariat of Research and Technology.
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
which is responsible for atomic
Nuclear power
Nuclear power is the use of sustained nuclear fission to generate heat and electricity. Nuclear power plants provide about 6% of the world's energy and 13–14% of the world's electricity, with the U.S., France, and Japan together accounting for about 50% of nuclear generated electricity...
safety, development and regulations and for monitoring artificially produced ionizing
Ionizing radiation
Ionizing radiation is radiation composed of particles that individually have sufficient energy to remove an electron from an atom or molecule. This ionization produces free radicals, which are atoms or molecules containing unpaired electrons...
and non-ionizing radiation
Non-ionizing radiation
Non-ionizing radiation refers to any type of electromagnetic radiation that does not carry enough energy per quantum to ionize atoms or molecules—that is, to completely remove an electron from an atom or molecule...
. The GAEC was established by act of legislation in 1954. The seven-member board of directors operate under the supervision of the Ministry of Development
Ministry of Development, Competitiveness and Shipping (Greece)
The Ministry of Development, Competitiveness and Shipping of Greece was created in October 2009 as the Ministry of the Economy, Competitiveness and Shipping...
through the General Secretariat of Research and Technology.