Backscatter and Attenuation of Photon Radiation by a User and Their Influence on Portable Radiation Monitor Response

The influence on the response of portable photon radiation monitors of backscatter and attenuation by the instrument user is investigated using tissue equivalent phantoms. The conclusion is that instruments whose characteristics are acceptable when measured in free air will not be unduly affected by...

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Published in:Radiation protection dosimetry 1984-12, Vol.9 (4), p.263-268
Main Author: BURGESS, P. H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied radiobiology (equipment, dosimetry...)
Biological and medical sciences
Biological effects of radiation
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Tissues, organs and organisms biophysics
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Summary:The influence on the response of portable photon radiation monitors of backscatter and attenuation by the instrument user is investigated using tissue equivalent phantoms. The conclusion is that instruments whose characteristics are acceptable when measured in free air will not be unduly affected by backscatter from the operator. There is, however, a significant attenuation of radiation incident from behind the operator.
ISSN:0144-8420
1742-3406
DOI:10.1093/oxfordjournals.rpd.a083106