Radiation Units (4) Flashcards

1
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Dose Rate/Intensity

A

Measured by a survey meter but can be calculated

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2
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Exposure Dose

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Quantity of radiation impacting upon an object within the field of radiation.

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3
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Absorbed Dose

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The amount of energy that ionizing radiation deposits into matter within the field of radiation.

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4
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Quality Factor (Q)/ Relative Biological Effectiveness (RBE)

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The effects of Radiation depends on the amount of radiation deposited and the type of radiation.

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5
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Dose Equivalent

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Some types of radiation are more harmful than others. Compares the Quality Factor/Relative Biological Factor of different types of radiation to one another per dosage.

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