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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 × W
R