Difference between revisions of "Linear energy transfer"
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The unit of linear energy transfer is joule per metre J m<sup>-1</sup>, often given in keV μm<sup>-1</sup>. | The unit of linear energy transfer is joule per metre J m<sup>-1</sup>, often given in keV μm<sup>-1</sup>. | ||
| − | See [[high linear transfer radiation]] and [[low linear energy transfer radiation]]. | + | See [[high linear energy transfer radiation]] and [[low linear energy transfer radiation]]. |
'''Return to [[ICRP Glossary|Glossary]]''' | '''Return to [[ICRP Glossary|Glossary]]''' | ||
Revision as of 17:20, 18 August 2021
The quotient of dE by dl, where dE is the mean energy lost by the charged particle due to electronic interactions in traversing a distance dl, thus:
L = \frac{dE}{dl}
The unit of linear energy transfer is joule per metre J m-1, often given in keV μm-1.
See high linear energy transfer radiation and low linear energy transfer radiation.
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