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Response of a tissue equivalent proportional counter to neutronsThe absorbed dose as a function of lineal energy was measured at the CERN-EC Reference-field Facility (CERF) using a 512-channel tissue equivalent proportional counter (TEPC), and neutron dose equivalent response evaluated. Although there are some differences, the measured dose equivalent is in agreement with that measured by the 16-channel HANDI tissue equivalent counter. Comparison of TEPC measurements with those made by a silicon solid-state detector for low linear energy transfer particles produced by the same beam, is presented. The measurements show that about 4% of dose equivalent is delivered by particles heavier than protons generated in the conducting tissue equivalent plastic. c2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
Document ID
20040087959
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Badhwar, G. D.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston TX United States)
Robbins, D. E.
Gibbons, F.
Braby, L. A.
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 2002
Publication Information
Publication: Radiation measurements
Volume: 35
Issue: 6
ISSN: 1350-4487
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
NASA Center JSC
NASA Discipline Radiation Health

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