Microsoft Word - RadBio_Programme_ParisSept2017_verAug31

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LET and RBE Conclusions 5
! The radiation weighting factor (W R) is used in
radiation protection (that is, NOT in radiation oncology!)
as a surrogate for RBE because the RBE depends on
so many variable factors
! Equivalent Dose is: Dose × WR