Radiation units and the measurement of ionizing radiation
F. W. Spiers
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F. W. Spiers
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The author discusses briefly the difficulties encountered in achieving a system of radiation units and measurements which satisfy both physical and biological requirements. He then considers how ionising radiation is now measured for medical purposes.
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The author discusses briefly the difficulties encountered in achieving a system of radiation units and measurements which satisfy both physical and biological requirements. He then considers how ionising radiation is now measured for medical purposes.
Key concepts: Ionizing radiation, Radiation, Physics, Optics, Nuclear physics, Irradiation