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Radiation interacts with atoms of the material, as seen in the previous chapter. The imparted energy is responsible for the effects that radiation causes in matter, for instance, a rise in temperature, or chemical or physical changes in the material properties. Several of the changes produced in matter by radiation are proportional to the absorbed ______

dose

A set of quantities related to the radiation field is also defined within the scope of ______

dosimetry

Under special conditions, there are simple relations between dosimetric and field description ______

quantities

Historically, measurement of the ionization produced by radiation was the first choice used to quantify the passage of radiation through ______

matter Signup and view all the answers

Photon Irradiation and Charged Particle Equilibrium is characterized by the state of constant ionization termed CPE, while transient charged particle equilibrium occurs beyond the ______ depth.

maximum ionization Signup and view all the answers

The number of electron tracks crossing a volume increases with ______ due to more electrons being liberated.

depth Signup and view all the answers

The total path length of charged particles in a volume represents the number of ______ in that volume.

ionizations Signup and view all the answers

The absorbed dose depends on the deposition of energy by charged particles, with a ______ region for the dose at small depths in the medium.

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The depth at which CPE is attained is of the order of the charged particle ______ in the material.

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The expectation value of ionization in a volume varies with depth, reaching a maximum at a ______ position.

particular Signup and view all the answers

The state of constant ionization is termed CPE, while transient charged particle equilibrium occurs beyond the maximum ionization ______.

depth Signup and view all the answers

The maximum ionization is found to be near the surface for photon energies in the ______ range.

radiology Signup and view all the answers

The relationships between absorbed dose, collision kerma, and ______ under CPE are discussed.

exposure Signup and view all the answers

The text discusses the concept of external photon irradiation and charged particle equilibrium (CPE) in an idealized irradiation geometry where photons with energy hv are incident on a block of ______.

material Signup and view all the answers

Realistic situations consider non-zero ionization at the material surface due to ______ radiation.

scattered Signup and view all the answers

Electrons are liberated inside the material due to photon interactions, and their tracks are shown in the ______.

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Absorbed dose includes all the contributions that impart energy in a specific ______

volume Signup and view all the answers

Kerma quantifies a radiation field, while absorbed dose quantifies the effects of ______

radiation Signup and view all the answers

The largest differences between absorbed dose and kerma appear at interfaces between different ______

materials Signup and view all the answers

The ranges of electrons set in motion by photons used in diagnostic radiology are small in biological tissues, indicating that changes in absorbed dose at tissue interfaces are limited to small ______

regions Signup and view all the answers

The changes in absorbed dose extend to a much greater distance in the case of photons used for external ______

radiotherapy Signup and view all the answers

Diagnostic dosimeters are used for the experimental determination of kerma or absorbed dose in diagnostic radiology for patient dosimetry and radiation protection ______

purposes Signup and view all the answers

Measurements necessary for diagnostic dosimetry include determination of X-ray tube output, patient dosimetry, and control of doses to staff through area and individual ______

monitoring Signup and view all the answers

Dosimeters are devices used to determine absorbed dose or kerma, and their time rates, based on the evaluation of a detector physical property, which is dose ______

dependent Signup and view all the answers

When a beam of uncharged ionizing particles irradiates a homogeneous material, the ionizing radiation field is transformed to a mixture of the incident beam, scattered radiation, bremsstrahlung radiation, and charged ______

particles Signup and view all the answers

Accurate description of the components of the radiation field in a volume where absorbed dose or kerma is to be determined cannot be achieved with analytical ______

methods Signup and view all the answers

Charged particle equilibrium (CPE) in the volume makes experimental determination of both absorbed dose and kerma possible, using numerical methods or by experimental means, provided certain assumptions are ______

fulfilled Signup and view all the answers

Kerma can be defined in any ______, and it is crucial to declare the material when presenting a value of kerma.

material Signup and view all the answers

Kerma is defined for indirectly ionizing radiation, such as ______ and neutrons, and is related to the initial transfer of energy from these particles to matter.

photons Signup and view all the answers

Kerma can be divided into collision kerma and radiative kerma, representing energy spent in collisions resulting in ionizations and excitation, and conversion to ______, respectively.

photons Signup and view all the answers

For a monoenergetic photon beam irradiating matter, kerma can be calculated as the product of the energy fluence and the mass energy transfer coefficient of the ______.

material Signup and view all the answers

The relationship between collision and total kerma can be expressed in terms of the average fraction of energy transferred to charged particles lost to photons when the charged particles are slowed down in the same ______.

medium Signup and view all the answers

In the special situation of X-ray or gamma-ray photons interacting with air, exposure is defined as the ratio of the absolute value of the total charge of the ions of one sign produced in air to the ______.

mass Signup and view all the answers

The unit of exposure in the SI system is coulomb per kilogram (C/kg), and the conversion from the old non-SI unit (roentgen R) to SI units is 1 R = 2.580 x 10^{-4} ______.

C/kg Signup and view all the answers

Absorbed dose, a physical non-stochastic quantity, is defined as the expectation value of the energy imparted by any ionizing radiation to the matter of ______.

mass Signup and view all the answers

Absorbed dose is expressed in the same units as kerma, i.e., joules per kilogram (J/kg) or ______ (Gy).

gray Signup and view all the answers

Kerma, or kinetic energy released per unit mass, is the expectation value of energy transferred from indirectly ionizing radiation to charged particles in a given ______.

mass Signup and view all the answers

The SI unit of kerma is joules per kilogram (J/kg), also known as ______ (Gy).

gray Signup and view all the answers

______, defined by the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements (ICRU) in 1957, is related to the ability of a photon beam to ionize the air.

Exposure dose Signup and view all the answers

In recent years, ______, a more general quantity, has replaced exposure dose for dosimeter calibration purposes.

kerma Signup and view all the answers

______ is the quantity that better indicates the effects of radiation on materials or human beings, and all protection-related quantities are based on it.

Absorbed dose Signup and view all the answers

______ are important in radiation protection of staff and patients in diagnostic radiology.

Dosimetric quantities Signup and view all the answers

______, a physical non-stochastic quantity, quantifies a radiation field at a point and is usually expressed in units of in^-2 or cm^-2.

Fluence Signup and view all the answers

______ is the sum of radiant energy of each particle that strikes an infinitesimal sphere, expressed in joules per square meter (J/m^2).

Energy fluence Signup and view all the answers

______ is the sum of initial kinetic energies of charged ionizing particles liberated by uncharged particles in a volume of material.

Energy transferred (Etr) Signup and view all the answers

______ is the energy transferred minus the energies of bremsstrahlung and annihilation photons.

Net energy transferred (Etnret) Signup and view all the answers

______ is the part of radiant energy that can produce effects within an irradiated volume, defined as the difference between energy that enters and leaves the volume.

Energy imparted Signup and view all the answers

______ is the physical, non-stochastic quantity related to the energy transferred from uncharged particles to matter, and is defined as the kinetic energy released per unit mass.

Kerma (K) Signup and view all the answers

______ is a related quantity to kerma, describing the energy transferred to charged particles per unit mass.

Collision kerma Signup and view all the answers

______ play a critical role in radiation protection and are essential in various applications of radiation.

Dosimetric quantities Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit of kerma?

Joules per kilogram (J/kg) Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of constant ionization termed in the text?

Charged particle equilibrium (CPE) Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation value of ionization in a volume at its maximum depth?

Maximum ionization Signup and view all the answers

What is the quantity related to kerma, describing the energy transferred to charged particles per unit mass?

Collision kerma Signup and view all the answers

What does CPE stand for in the context of charged particle equilibrium?

Charged Particle Equilibrium Signup and view all the answers

What does the total path length of charged particles in a volume represent?

Number of ionizations in that volume Signup and view all the answers

What does absorbed dose depend on?

Energy deposition by charged particles Signup and view all the answers

What is the depth at which CPE is attained related to?

Charged particle range in the material Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum ionization depth found to be near for photon energies in the radiology range?

Near the material surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of absorbed dose in the SI system?

Gray (Gy) Signup and view all the answers

What does kerma quantify?

Energy transferred to charged particles per unit mass Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation value of ionization in a volume related to?

Depth of the material Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of exposure in the SI system?

Coulomb per kilogram (C/kg) Signup and view all the answers

What does collision kerma represent?

Energy spent in collisions resulting in ionizations and excitation Signup and view all the answers

What are dosimeters used for in the context of diagnostic radiology?

Determining absorbed dose or kerma Signup and view all the answers

What does the absorbed dose extend to a much greater distance in the case of photons used for external?

Photon irradiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between kerma and absorbed dose?

They are both related to the quantification of the interaction of radiation with matter Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the volume of interest in the definitions of kerma and absorbed dose?

Volume of interest affects the definitions of both kerma and absorbed dose Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference in changes between kerma and absorbed dose at interfaces between different materials?

Changes in kerma are gradual, changes in absorbed dose are stepwise Signup and view all the answers

In what situations are the changes in absorbed dose limited to small regions?

In diagnostic radiology Signup and view all the answers

What makes experimental determination of both absorbed dose and kerma possible?

Charged particle equilibrium Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between absorbed dose and collision kerma under charged particle equilibrium?

They are equal Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit of kerma?

Gray (Gy) Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of exposure in the SI system?

Coulomb per kilogram (C/kg) Signup and view all the answers

What does kerma quantify?

Radiation field Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of absorbed dose?

Expectation value of the energy imparted by any ionizing radiation to the matter of interest Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation value of ionization in a volume related to?

Depth Signup and view all the answers

What is the quantity that better indicates the effects of radiation on materials or human beings?

Absorbed dose Signup and view all the answers

Which dosimetric quantity is related to the ability of a photon beam to ionize the air?

Exposure dose Signup and view all the answers

Which quantity has replaced exposure dose for dosimeter calibration purposes?

Kerma Signup and view all the answers

What is the physical, non-stochastic quantity related to the energy transferred from uncharged particles to matter?

Kerma Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum of radiant energy of each particle that strikes an infinitesimal sphere, expressed in joules per square meter (J/m^2)?

Energy fluence Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum of initial kinetic energies of charged ionizing particles liberated by uncharged particles in a volume of material?

Net energy transferred Signup and view all the answers

Which quantity quantifies a radiation field at a point and is usually expressed in units of in^-2 or cm^-2?

Fluence Signup and view all the answers

What is the quantity that better indicates the effects of radiation on materials or human beings, and all protection-related quantities are based on it?

Absorbed dose Signup and view all the answers

What is the related quantity to kerma, describing the energy transferred to charged particles per unit mass?

Collision kerma Signup and view all the answers

What is the part of radiant energy that can produce effects within an irradiated volume, defined as the difference between energy that enters and leaves the volume?

Energy imparted Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation value of the energy imparted by any ionizing radiation to the matter of interest?

Absorbed dose Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum of radiant energy of each particle that strikes an infinitesimal sphere, expressed in joules per square meter (J/m^2)?

Energy fluence Signup and view all the answers

What is the quantity that better indicates the effects of radiation on materials or human beings, and all protection-related quantities are based on it?

Absorbed dose Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit of kerma?

Gray (Gy) Signup and view all the answers

What does kerma quantify?

Energy transferred from uncharged particles to matter Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between absorbed dose and collision kerma under charged particle equilibrium?

They are equal Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of exposure in the SI system?

Coulomb per kilogram (C/kg) Signup and view all the answers

What is the quantity that better indicates the effects of radiation on materials or human beings, and all protection-related quantities are based on it?

Absorbed dose Signup and view all the answers

What are dosimeters used for in the context of diagnostic radiology?

To measure absorbed dose Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the volume of interest in the definitions of kerma and absorbed dose?

It affects the energy deposition Signup and view all the answers

What does absorbed dose depend on?

Energy transferred from charged particles to matter Signup and view all the answers

What is the quantity related to kerma, describing the energy transferred to charged particles per unit mass?

Energy transfer coefficient Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum of radiant energy of each particle that strikes an infinitesimal sphere, expressed in joules per square meter ($J/m^2$)?

Energy fluence Signup and view all the answers

What is the physical, non-stochastic quantity related to the energy transferred from uncharged particles to matter, and is defined as the kinetic energy released per unit mass?

Kerma Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of absorbed dose in dosimetry.

Absorbed dose is a physical, non-stochastic quantity defined as the expectation value of the energy imparted by any ionizing radiation to the matter of interest per unit mass. It is expressed in the SI unit of gray (Gy), where $1 , \text{Gy} = 1 , \text{J/kg}$. Signup and view all the answers

What are the effects of radiation on matter that are proportional to the absorbed dose?

Several changes produced in matter by radiation, such as a rise in temperature or chemical and physical changes in material properties, are proportional to the absorbed dose. Signup and view all the answers

How are dosimeters used in the context of diagnostic radiology?

Dosimeters are used for the experimental determination of absorbed dose or kerma in diagnostic radiology for patient dosimetry and radiation protection purposes. Signup and view all the answers

What quantities are studied within the scope of dosimetry?

The framework of dosimetry encompasses a set of physical and operational quantities related to the radiation field, as well as the energy imparted to matter by radiation, absorbed dose, and the biological effects of radiation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit of kerma?

joules per kilogram (J/kg) or gray (Gy) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between collision kerma and total kerma?

The relationship can be expressed in terms of the average fraction of energy transferred to charged particles lost to photons when the charged particles are slowed down in the same medium. Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of exposure in the SI system?

coulomb per kilogram (C/kg) Signup and view all the answers

What is absorbed dose?

Absorbed dose is a physical non-stochastic quantity defined as the expectation value of the energy imparted by any ionizing radiation to the matter of mass. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two components into which kerma can be divided?

Kerma can be divided into collision kerma and radiative kerma, representing energy spent in collisions resulting in ionizations and excitation, and conversion to photons, respectively. Signup and view all the answers

For a monoenergetic photon beam irradiating matter, how can kerma be calculated?

Kerma can be calculated as the product of the energy fluence and the mass energy transfer coefficient of the material. Signup and view all the answers

What is exposure in the special situation of X-ray or gamma-ray photons interacting with air?

Exposure is defined as the ratio of the absolute value of the total charge of the ions of one sign produced in air to the mass. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between absorbed dose and kerma?

Absorbed dose and kerma are related quantities expressing energy transferred to charged particles per unit mass, with absorbed dose extending to a much greater distance in the case of photons used for external irradiation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the volume of interest in the definitions of kerma and absorbed dose?

The volume of interest is important in the definitions of kerma and absorbed dose, as the changes in absorbed dose extend to a much greater distance in the case of photons used for external irradiation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the special condition under which exposure is defined?

Under special conditions, exposure is defined as the ability of a photon beam to ionize the air, and the unit of exposure in the SI system is coulomb per kilogram (C/kg). Signup and view all the answers

What is the conversion from the old non-SI unit (roentgen R) to SI units?

1 R = 2.580 x 10^{-4} C/kg Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of kerma?

Kerma, or kinetic energy released per unit mass, is the expectation value of energy transferred from indirectly ionizing radiation to charged particles in a given mass. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the relationship between absorbed dose and kerma in the context of radiation dosimetry.

The relationship between absorbed dose and kerma lies in the fact that they are both measures of the interaction of radiation with matter. Absorbed dose measures the energy imparted by ionizing radiation to the matter of interest, while kerma quantifies the energy transferred from uncharged particles to matter. They are related through the concept of charged particle equilibrium (CPE) and the role of the volume of interest in their definitions. Signup and view all the answers

What are diagnostic dosimeters used for in the context of diagnostic radiology?

Diagnostic dosimeters are used for the experimental determination of kerma or absorbed dose in diagnostic radiology for patient dosimetry and radiation protection purposes. Signup and view all the answers

What measurements are necessary for diagnostic dosimetry in diagnostic radiology?

Measurements necessary for diagnostic dosimetry include determination of X-ray tube output, patient dosimetry, and control of doses to staff through area and individual monitoring. Signup and view all the answers

What are dosimeters used to determine, and how are they evaluated?

Dosimeters are devices used to determine absorbed dose or kerma, and their time rates, based on the evaluation of a detector physical property, which is dose dependent. Signup and view all the answers

How can experimental determination of both absorbed dose and kerma be achieved?

Experimental determination of both absorbed dose and kerma can be achieved under charged particle equilibrium (CPE), using numerical methods or by experimental means, provided certain assumptions are fulfilled. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of photon beams used in diagnostic radiology on biological tissues?

The ranges of electrons set in motion by photons used in diagnostic radiology are small in biological tissues, indicating that changes in absorbed dose at tissue interfaces are limited to small regions. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes absorbed dose and kerma at interfaces between different materials?

The largest differences between absorbed dose and kerma appear at interfaces between different materials, with changes in kerma being stepwise and changes in absorbed dose being gradual. Signup and view all the answers

How can the components of the radiation field in a volume be accurately described?

Accurate description of the components of the radiation field in a volume where absorbed dose or kerma is to be determined cannot be achieved with analytical methods. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of charged particle equilibrium (CPE) in the determination of absorbed dose and kerma?

Charged particle equilibrium (CPE) in the volume makes experimental determination of both absorbed dose and kerma possible, using numerical methods or by experimental means, provided certain assumptions are fulfilled. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the changes in absorbed dose at tissue interfaces in the context of external radiotherapy?

The changes in absorbed dose extend to a much greater distance in the case of photons used for external radiotherapy, as shown in a comparison table. Signup and view all the answers

How are absorbed dose and kerma related to the quantification of the interaction of radiation with matter?

Kerma and absorbed dose are expressed with the same units and are related to the quantification of the interaction of radiation with matter. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using diagnostic dosimeters in radiation dosimetry?

Define charged particle equilibrium (CPE) and explain how it is related to the depth of ionization in a material.

Charged particle equilibrium (CPE) is the state in which the number of ionizations in a volume remains constant with depth. It is related to the depth of ionization in a material because the depth at which CPE is attained is of the order of the charged particle range in the material. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the total path length of charged particles in a volume and the number of ionizations in that volume?

The total path length of charged particles in a volume represents the number of ionizations in that volume. As the number of ionizations increases with depth, the total path length of charged particles also increases. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of transient charged particle equilibrium.

Transient charged particle equilibrium occurs beyond the maximum ionization depth. It is the state where the number of ionizations in a volume is not constant with depth, indicating a transient or changing equilibrium. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the depth at which CPE is attained in relation to the charged particle range in the material?

The depth at which CPE is attained is of the order of the charged particle range in the material, indicating that CPE is closely related to the range of charged particles in the material. Signup and view all the answers

How does the number of electron tracks crossing a volume change with depth, and what causes this change?

The number of electron tracks crossing a volume increases with depth due to more electrons being liberated inside the material as photons interact with it. Signup and view all the answers

In what situations is transient charged particle equilibrium observed?

Transient charged particle equilibrium occurs beyond the maximum ionization depth, indicating that it is observed in regions where the number of ionizations in a volume is not constant with depth. Signup and view all the answers

What is the idealized irradiation geometry discussed in the text, and how does it relate to the concept of charged particle equilibrium?

The text presents an idealized irradiation geometry where photons with energy $hv$ are incident on a block of material. This geometry relates to the concept of charged particle equilibrium by illustrating the depth-dependent ionization and the attainment of CPE. Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of constant ionization referred to as, and at what position does it reach a maximum value?

The state of constant ionization is termed Charged Particle Equilibrium (CPE), and it reaches a maximum at a particular depth within the material. Signup and view all the answers

How does the expectation value of ionization in a volume vary with depth, and what does it indicate about the state of charged particle equilibrium?

The expectation value of ionization in a volume varies with depth, reaching a maximum at a particular position. This variation indicates the attainment of CPE at the maximum ionization depth. Signup and view all the answers

What are the implications of non-zero ionization at the material surface in realistic situations?

Realistic situations consider non-zero ionization at the material surface due to scattered radiation, which affects the depth-dependent ionization and the establishment of charged particle equilibrium. Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the relationships between absorbed dose, collision kerma, and exposure under charged particle equilibrium.

The relationships between absorbed dose, collision kerma, and exposure under charged particle equilibrium are discussed, highlighting the interplay between these dosimetric quantities in the context of CPE and depth-dependent ionization. Signup and view all the answers

How is the absorbed dose affected by the deposition of energy by charged particles, and what is observed at small depths in the medium?

The absorbed dose depends on the deposition of energy by charged particles, with a buildup region for the dose at small depths in the medium, indicating a non-uniform dose distribution with depth. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of exposure dose according to the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements (ICRU)?

Exposure dose is related to the ability of a photon beam to ionize the air. Signup and view all the answers

What quantity has replaced exposure dose for dosimeter calibration purposes in recent years?

Kerma, a more general quantity, has replaced exposure dose. Signup and view all the answers

What is absorbed dose and how is it related to the effects of radiation on materials or human beings?

Absorbed dose better indicates the effects of radiation and all protection-related quantities are based on it. Signup and view all the answers

Why are dosimetric quantities important in radiation protection in diagnostic radiology?

Dosimetric quantities are important in radiation protection of staff and patients in diagnostic radiology. Signup and view all the answers

What is fluence and how is it usually expressed?

Fluence is a physical non-stochastic quantity quantifying a radiation field at a point and is usually expressed in units of in^-2 or cm^-2. Signup and view all the answers

Define energy fluence and its unit of expression.

Energy fluence is the sum of radiant energy of each particle that strikes an infinitesimal sphere, expressed in joules per square meter ($J/m^2$). Signup and view all the answers

What is energy transferred (Etr) and what does it represent?

Energy transferred (Etr) is the sum of initial kinetic energies of charged ionizing particles liberated by uncharged particles in a volume of material. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of net energy transferred (Etnret).

Net energy transferred (Etnret) is the energy transferred minus the energies of bremsstrahlung and annihilation photons. Signup and view all the answers

Define energy imparted and its significance in the context of radiation.

Energy imparted is the part of radiant energy that can produce effects within an irradiated volume, defined as the difference between energy that enters and leaves the volume. Signup and view all the answers

What is kerma (K) and how is it defined?

Kerma (K) is the physical, non-stochastic quantity related to the energy transferred from uncharged particles to matter, and is defined as the kinetic energy released per unit mass. Signup and view all the answers

Explain collision kerma and its relation to kerma.

Collision kerma is a related quantity to kerma, describing the energy transferred to charged particles per unit mass. Signup and view all the answers

What role do dosimetric quantities play in radiation protection and various applications of radiation?

Dosimetric quantities play a critical role in radiation protection and are essential in various applications of radiation. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dosimetric Quantities and Radiation Fields

Exposure dose, defined by the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements (ICRU) in 1957, is related to the ability of a photon beam to ionize the air.
In recent years, kerma, a more general quantity, has replaced exposure dose for dosimeter calibration purposes.
Absorbed dose is the quantity that better indicates the effects of radiation on materials or human beings, and all protection-related quantities are based on it.
Dosimetric quantities are important in radiation protection of staff and patients in diagnostic radiology.
Fluence, a physical non-stochastic quantity, quantifies a radiation field at a point and is usually expressed in units of in^-2 or cm^-2.
Energy fluence is the sum of radiant energy of each particle that strikes an infinitesimal sphere, expressed in joules per square meter (J/m^2).
Energy transferred (Etr) is the sum of initial kinetic energies of charged ionizing particles liberated by uncharged particles in a volume of material.
Net energy transferred (Etnret) is the energy transferred minus the energies of bremsstrahlung and annihilation photons.
Energy imparted is the part of radiant energy that can produce effects within an irradiated volume, defined as the difference between energy that enters and leaves the volume.
Kerma (K) is the physical, non-stochastic quantity related to the energy transferred from uncharged particles to matter, and is defined as the kinetic energy released per unit mass.
Collision kerma is a related quantity to kerma, describing the energy transferred to charged particles per unit mass.
Dosimetric quantities play a critical role in radiation protection and are essential in various applications of radiation.

Dosimetric Quantities and Radiation Fields

Exposure dose, defined by the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements (ICRU) in 1957, is related to the ability of a photon beam to ionize the air.
In recent years, kerma, a more general quantity, has replaced exposure dose for dosimeter calibration purposes.
Absorbed dose is the quantity that better indicates the effects of radiation on materials or human beings, and all protection-related quantities are based on it.
Dosimetric quantities are important in radiation protection of staff and patients in diagnostic radiology.
Fluence, a physical non-stochastic quantity, quantifies a radiation field at a point and is usually expressed in units of in^-2 or cm^-2.
Energy fluence is the sum of radiant energy of each particle that strikes an infinitesimal sphere, expressed in joules per square meter (J/m^2).
Energy transferred (Etr) is the sum of initial kinetic energies of charged ionizing particles liberated by uncharged particles in a volume of material.
Net energy transferred (Etnret) is the energy transferred minus the energies of bremsstrahlung and annihilation photons.
Energy imparted is the part of radiant energy that can produce effects within an irradiated volume, defined as the difference between energy that enters and leaves the volume.
Kerma (K) is the physical, non-stochastic quantity related to the energy transferred from uncharged particles to matter, and is defined as the kinetic energy released per unit mass.
Collision kerma is a related quantity to kerma, describing the energy transferred to charged particles per unit mass.
Dosimetric quantities play a critical role in radiation protection and are essential in various applications of radiation.

Fundamentals of Dosimetry

Kerma, or kinetic energy released per unit mass, is the expectation value of energy transferred from indirectly ionizing radiation to charged particles in a given mass.
The SI unit of kerma is joules per kilogram (J/kg), also known as gray (Gy).
Kerma can be defined in any material, and it is crucial to declare the material when presenting a value of kerma.
It is defined for indirectly ionizing radiation, such as photons and neutrons, and is related to the initial transfer of energy from these particles to matter.
Kerma can be divided into collision kerma and radiative kerma, representing energy spent in collisions resulting in ionizations and excitation, and conversion to photons, respectively.
For a monoenergetic photon beam irradiating matter, kerma can be calculated as the product of the energy fluence and the mass energy transfer coefficient of the material.
The relationship between collision and total kerma can be expressed in terms of the average fraction of energy transferred to charged particles lost to photons when the charged particles are slowed down in the same medium.
In the special situation of X-ray or gamma-ray photons interacting with air, exposure is defined as the ratio of the absolute value of the total charge of the ions of one sign produced in air to the mass.
The unit of exposure in the SI system is coulomb per kilogram (C/kg), and the conversion from the old non-SI unit (roentgen R) to SI units is 1 R = 2.580 x 10-4 C/kg.
Absorbed dose, a physical non-stochastic quantity, is defined as the expectation value of the energy imparted by any ionizing radiation to the matter of mass.
Absorbed dose is expressed in the same units as kerma, i.e., joules per kilogram (J/kg) or gray (Gy).

Dosimetric Quantities and Radiation Fields

Exposure dose, defined by the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements (ICRU) in 1957, is related to the ability of a photon beam to ionize the air.
In recent years, kerma, a more general quantity, has replaced exposure dose for dosimeter calibration purposes.
Absorbed dose is the quantity that better indicates the effects of radiation on materials or human beings, and all protection-related quantities are based on it.
Dosimetric quantities are important in radiation protection of staff and patients in diagnostic radiology.
Fluence, a physical non-stochastic quantity, quantifies a radiation field at a point and is usually expressed in units of in^-2 or cm^-2.
Energy fluence is the sum of radiant energy of each particle that strikes an infinitesimal sphere, expressed in joules per square meter (J/m^2).
Energy transferred (Etr) is the sum of initial kinetic energies of charged ionizing particles liberated by uncharged particles in a volume of material.
Net energy transferred (Etnret) is the energy transferred minus the energies of bremsstrahlung and annihilation photons.
Energy imparted is the part of radiant energy that can produce effects within an irradiated volume, defined as the difference between energy that enters and leaves the volume.
Kerma (K) is the physical, non-stochastic quantity related to the energy transferred from uncharged particles to matter, and is defined as the kinetic energy released per unit mass.
Collision kerma is a related quantity to kerma, describing the energy transferred to charged particles per unit mass.
Dosimetric quantities play a critical role in radiation protection and are essential in various applications of radiation.

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Test your knowledge of dosimetric quantities and radiation fields with this quiz. Explore concepts such as exposure dose, absorbed dose, fluence, kerma, and energy transfer in the context of radiation protection in diagnostic radiology.