Dosimetry of External Beta Rays for Radiation Protection-D26DD4E6

This Report recognizes that the general aim of beta-ray dosimetry in radiation protection is to provide dosimetric information that will help in keeping any harmful effects of beta rays within acceptable limits and that, in the event of serious over-exposure, will assist medical treatment and prognosis.
The report outlines the biological basis for beta-ray dose limitations, describes the techniques for measuring beta-ray doses or calculating them for known sources, and provides physical data needed for such determinations. Major sections of the report treat the following topics:

1. Quantities relevant to beta-ray dosimetry
2. Anatomical and radiobiological basis of skin dosimetry
3. Beta-ray sources and spectra
4. Physics of the interaction of electrons and matter
5. Calculation of dose distributions
6. Measurement techniques
7. Routine beta-ray measurements
8. Special problems of beta-ray measurements
9. Standard sources and calibrations
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Appendicies cover composition and characteristics of materials, stopping powers and ranges of electrons, and absorbed dose distributions and conversion factors.