Physics Bucharest 2017

Equivalent Dose H = D x w R

Sievert (Sv); (rem = 0.01 Sv)

Radiation Weighting Factors ( ICRP 60 ->103-116 )

Type of Radiation

W R

neutrons W R

(E)

beta

1

protons

2

Alpha-fission frag-heavy ions

20

X Rays

1 1

gamma rays

neutrons <10 keV

5

neutrons (10 keV – 100 keV) neutrons (100 keV – 2 MeV) neutrons (2 meV – 20 MeV)

10 20 10

E (MeV)

neutrons >2 MeV

5