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The quality factor of x-rays/gamma rays as one is realistic?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 September 2012

Syed F. Akber
Syed F. Akber*
Affiliation:
Consulting Physicist, Lorain, Ohio, USA
*
Correspondence to: Syed F. Akber, PhD, DABR, Consulting Physicist, Lorain, Ohio, USA. E-mail: Sakber@aol.com
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Abstract

The quality factor for x-rays, gamma rays and electrons assigned as one need to be revised. It is observed that as the energy decreases, mean lethal radiation dose (Do)decreases as well and become more potent. It is therefore proposed that radiation quality in biological systems should be assessed in the mitotic phase of the cell cycles. Furthermore, based on the mean lethal radiation dose within specific energy range, an appropriate quality factor of x-rays, gamma rays and electrons should be assigned.

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Technical Note
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Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice , Volume 11 , Issue 3 , September 2012 , pp. 195 - 197
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2012

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