Dr Alexander Leymann.
Electromagnetic fields surround us everywhere in our everyday lives. They occur when we use our mobile phones or operate electrical devices. In contrast to X-rays, these fields are not ionising and therefore cannot cause any direct changes in the genetic material. Nevertheless, there are also limit values that protect us from health consequences.
We look forward to welcoming Dr Alexander Leymann to the exhibition on 14 May 2024.
Dr Alexander Leymann is a scientist at the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS). As part of a highly interdisciplinary team, he and his colleagues identify gaps in knowledge, conduct their own research or initiate research projects and develop information on the current state of science in the field of electromagnetic fields.
In surveys, around 20 per cent of the population state that they are concerned about electromagnetic fields. What do electromagnetic fields trigger in our bodies? Under what circumstances can we feel the fields? What's new about 5G and is it dangerous? There are many questions and many studies.
The Meet the Scientist format offers a look behind the scenes of science. Get to know researchers personally, ask them your questions and find out more about the background, challenges and goals of their work. Meet the Scientist at phaeno, find out more about the research project, ask questions about everyday working life, in the lab and at your desk. Experience science up close.
Talk to Dr Leymann about how the Federal Office for Radiation Protection assesses the risk based on the study situation.
Dr Leymann will answer questions on the current state of science and measure and classify the electromagnetic fields directly on site. To do this, he will use a mobile measuring device that records not only the respective field strengths but also the current positions on a measurement route in the neighbourhood.
If you wish, you are welcome to accompany Dr Leymann on one of these "measurement walks" and talk to him.
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