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AMBIENT DOSE EQUIVALENT [1 record]

Record 1 2010-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
DEF

The dose equivalent that would be produced by the corresponding aligned and expanded field, in the ICRU [International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements] sphere at a depth, d, on the radius opposing the direction of the aligned field.

OBS

The quantity "dose equivalent" has been superseded for radiation protection purposes by "equivalent dose."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique radiologique et applications
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
DEF

Équivalent de dose en un point du champ de rayonnement qui serait produit par le champ expansé et unidirectionnel correspondant, dans la sphère de l'ICRU [International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements], à une profondeur d, sur le rayon opposé à la direction du champ unidirectionnel.

CONT

On entend par dose ambiante : a. la grandeur H(10) (dose équivalente ambiante) dans le cas d'un rayonnement pénétrant; b. la grandeur H'(0,07) (dose équivalente directionnelle) dans le cas d'un rayonnement peu pénétrant.

Spanish

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