Conversion coefficients calculation of mono-energetic photons from air-kerma using Monte Carlo and analytical methods
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2018.05.007
Abstract: Abstract This study is aimed to calculate the conversion coefficients H∗(10)/Φ form air-kerma for beams of mono-energetic photons, which incident on ICRU sphere diameter 30 cm of ICRU tissues material with a density of 1 g/cm3 four-element… read more here.
Keywords: monte carlo; mono energetic; air kerma; energetic photons ... See more keywords
Am-241 conversion coefficients from air kerma to dose equivalent
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DOI: 10.1088/1748-0221/20/09/t09003
Abstract: Photon fluence spectra of four Am-241 irradiators used for radiation protection meter calibrations were determined with a high purity germanium (HPGe) detector, and the conversion coefficients from air kerma to dose equivalent (CCs) were calculated… read more here.
Keywords: air kerma; conversion coefficients; coefficients air; kerma dose ... See more keywords
Calculation of Conversion Coefficients for Voxelized Phantoms for Criticality Accident Dosimetry.
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncaa123
Abstract: In the event of a criticality accident, not only the maximal doses received by the victims must be determined but it is also crucial to evaluate the doses to the different organs. With a neutron… read more here.
Keywords: criticality accident; conversion coefficients; calculation; conversion ... See more keywords
Dose Conversion Coefficients from Monoenergetic Neutrons Computed with the MCNP6.2 Code in the VIP-Man Phantom.
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncab026
Abstract: Computational estimates of dosimetric quantities from external exposures to neutron fields are valuable to ongoing radiation protection studies that are of interest to US defense-focused organizations. Conversion coefficients for fluence-to-absorbed dose and fluence-to-effective dose were… read more here.
Keywords: vip man; man; conversion coefficients; dose conversion ... See more keywords
Impact of the ENDF/B-VIII.0 library on MCNP6.2-computed ambient and personal dose equivalent conversion coefficients.
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncac219
Abstract: The 2018 release of the Evaluated Nuclear Data File (ENDF)/B-VIII.0 library initiated several examinations of the impact of the revised nuclear data on Monte Carlo models. This study used version 6.2 of the Monte Carlo… read more here.
Keywords: personal dose; conversion coefficients; endf viii; dose equivalent ... See more keywords
The impact of new ICRU95 quantities and spectrum data on the dosimetric quantities of the neutron reference fields at PTB.
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncad046
Abstract: In 2020, the ICRU released a new report which includes the re-definition of the operational quantities used in radiation protection and new conversion coefficients from physical quantities to operational radiation protection quantities. An assessment of… read more here.
Keywords: conversion coefficients; spectrum data; reference; conversion ... See more keywords
CAN HALF VALUE LAYER MEASUREMENTS BE USED TOGETHER WITH THE EFFECTIVE ENERGY TO OBTAIN CONVERSION COEFFICIENTS FOR X-RAY SPECTRA?
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncw003
Abstract: Conversion coefficients are a substantial vehicle in practical radiation protection to determine the dose (rate) of a given radiation field. According to ICRU report 57, their values shall be obtained by means of spectrometry. This… read more here.
Keywords: value layer; conversion; effective energy; half value ... See more keywords
Gamma and Beta Absorbed Dose Conversion Coefficients in the Range from 10 keV to 10 MeV for Accidental Exposures From Point Sources Placed in Clothing in Proximity to the Body
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DOI: 10.1097/hp.0000000000000866
Abstract: Abstract Retrospective dose assessment following acute radiation exposures during radiological incidents can be difficult and inaccurate due to the large uncertainties associated with dose estimation. However, rapid and accurate dose assessment is critical following an… read more here.
Keywords: conversion; sources placed; absorbed dose; dose conversion ... See more keywords
Investigation of 18F and 89Zr Isotopes Self-Absorption and Dose Rate Parameters for PET Imaging
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DOI: 10.1177/15593258211028467
Abstract: This work concerns study of self-absorption factor (SAF) and dose rate constants of zirconium-89 (89Zr) for the purpose of radiation protection in positron emission tomography (PET) and to compare them with those of 18F-deoxyglucose (18F-FDG).… read more here.
Keywords: investigation 18f; 18f 89zr; rate; self absorption ... See more keywords
A Methodology for Deriving Conversion Coefficients of Natural Infiltration Using Airtightness Data
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DOI: 10.3390/en18236301
Abstract: The commonly used conversion coefficient for natural infiltration rates (N) is derived from single-zone or low-rise building assumptions and therefore fails to account for the substantial pressure differences driven by building height and seasonal temperature… read more here.
Keywords: methodology deriving; methodology; conversion coefficients; natural infiltration ... See more keywords