Published October 1976 | Version v1
Journal article

Why should quantities and units be practical (Hans Christian Andersen please forgive me)

Creators

  • 1. Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn. (USA)

Description

The author considers the fairy tale quality of the thinking behind the introduction of new radiation protection units proposed by ICRU 73. It is felt that the new quantities and their special units add nothing to the health physics profession. The uncertainties with the linear vs threshold hypotheses remain unresolved by these actions. (U.K.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Health Phys.
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
4
Series
Health Phys.
Journal Page Range
394-396

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
8296555
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
HYPOTHESIS; ICRU; RADIATION DOSE UNITS; RADIATION PROTECTION
Descriptors DEC
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; UNITS