Published November 1995 | Version v1
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Neutron quality factor and dose equivalent

Creators

  • 1. Academia Sinica, Beijing, BJ (China). Inst. of Atomic Energy

Description

The development on the concept of neutron quality factor and dose equivalent is briefly introduced. An empirical formula on effective neutron quality factors recommended by the ICRP report 60 is given. The fluence to ambient dose equivalent conversion coefficients for some monoenergic neutrons are given as well

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Isotopes
Journal Volume
8
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 247-252.
ISSN
1000-7512

INIS

Country of Publication
China
Country of Input or Organization
China
INIS RN
27031354
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
DOSE EQUIVALENTS; NEUTRON FLUENCE; NEUTRONS; QUALITY FACTOR
Descriptors DEC
BARYONS; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; FERMIONS; HADRONS; NUCLEONS