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In our days
the strength of the source
is defined in terms of energy
deposition per unit time at a specific distance in air:
Air Kerma Rate (in air) in
m
Gy . h
-1
at 1 m
Reference Air Kerma Rate /
Source Strength
r
For linear sources this can be expressed in Air Kerma Rate units per unit of length
air