Difference between revisions of "High linear energy transfer radiation"
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| − | Radiation with a high linear energy transfer; for example, α particles, heavy ions, and interaction products of fast neutrons. The ionisation density along the trajectory is high. | + | Radiation with a high [[linear energy transfer]]; for example, α particles, heavy ions, and interaction products of fast neutrons. The ionisation density along the trajectory is high. |
[[ICRP Publication 118]], 2012 | [[ICRP Publication 118]], 2012 | ||
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Revision as of 02:36, 18 August 2021
Radiation with a high linear energy transfer; for example, α particles, heavy ions, and interaction products of fast neutrons. The ionisation density along the trajectory is high.
ICRP Publication 118, 2012
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