Published January 13, 1978 | Version v1
Journal article

Units for the measurement of radioactivity and of ionising radiation

Description

The paper explains the reason for the change from non-S.I. to S.I. units for the measurement of radioactivity and of ionising radiation. The S.I. units are defined, and conversion data are presented for activity; absorbed dose, kerma; exposure; absorbed dose rate; exposure rate. (U.K.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
ISRRT Newsl.
Journal Issue
p. 4-10
Series
ISRRT Newsl.

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
10430383
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
DOSE RATES; IONIZING RADIATIONS; KERMA; RADIATION DOSE UNITS; RADIATION DOSES; RADIOACTIVITY
Descriptors DEC
RADIATIONS; UNITS