Radiation Units (4) Flashcards
1
Q
Dose Rate/Intensity
A
Measured by a survey meter but can be calculated
2
Q
Exposure Dose
A
Quantity of radiation impacting upon an object within the field of radiation.
3
Q
Absorbed Dose
A
The amount of energy that ionizing radiation deposits into matter within the field of radiation.
4
Q
Quality Factor (Q)/ Relative Biological Effectiveness (RBE)
A
The effects of Radiation depends on the amount of radiation deposited and the type of radiation.
5
Q
Dose Equivalent
A
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.
