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D=(dϵ ̅)/dm | D=(dϵ ̅)/dm | ||
| − | where <math> | + | where <math>d\bar{ϵ}</math> is the mean energy imparted to matter of mass dm by ionising radiation. The SI unit for absorbed dose is joule per kilogram (J kg^(-1)) and its special name is gray (Gy). (Adopted from Publication 103, 2007) |
Revision as of 21:59, 28 March 2021
The fundamental dose quantity given by: D=(dϵ ̅)/dm
where [math]d\bar{ϵ}[/math] is the mean energy imparted to matter of mass dm by ionising radiation. The SI unit for absorbed dose is joule per kilogram (J kg^(-1)) and its special name is gray (Gy). (Adopted from Publication 103, 2007)
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