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Record 1 2000-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Power Stations
OBS

transmission factor: The ratio of the dose inside the shielding material to the outside (ambient) dose. Transmission factor is used to calculate the dose received through the shielding material.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Centrales nucléaires
DEF

Rapport de la quantité de rayonnements ionisants ayant traversé un écran protecteur à la quantité de rayonnements ionisants incidents.

OBS

L'inverse du facteur de transmission de dose est le facteur d'atténuation.

Spanish

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