Lec 3 Dosimetry Flashcards
1
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Frequently used units of radiation and radiation detriment.
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Dosimetry
2
Q
Amount of ionization of air by x- or y-rays.
A
Exposure
3
Q
SI unit for Exposure.
A
Coulomb/kg (C/kg)
4
Q
Traditional unit for Exposure.
A
Roentgen (r)
5
Q
Kinetic energy transferred to charged particles.
A
Kerma
6
Q
SI unit for Kerma
A
Gray (Gy)
7
Q
Traditional unit for Kerma.
A
NONE
8
Q
Total energy absorbed by a mass.
A
Absorbed dose
9
Q
SI unit for Absorbed dose.
A
Gray (Gy)
10
Q
Absorbed dose weighted by biologic effectiveness of radiation type used.
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Equivalent dose
11
Q
SI unit for Equivalent dose.
A
Sievert (Sv)
12
Q
Traditional unit for Absorbed dose.
A
rad
13
Q
Traditional unit for Equivalent dose.
A
rem
14
Q
Sum of equivalent doses weighted by radiosensitivity of exposed tissue or organ.
A
Effective dose
15
Q
SI unit for Effective dose.
A
Sievert (Sv)
