1. Hp(3)/Φ conversion coefficients for neutrons: discussion on the basis of the new ICRP recommended limit for the eye lens.
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Ferrari P, Gualdrini G, Tanner R, and Fantuzzi E
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- Calibration, England, Humans, International Cooperation, Monte Carlo Method, Neutrons, Radiation Dosage, Reproducibility of Results, Switzerland, Lens, Crystalline radiation effects, Occupational Exposure standards, Radiation Protection methods, Radiometry methods
- Abstract
The new recommendation issued by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) introducing a 20-mSv annual dose limit for the eye lens stimulated an interesting debate among the radiation protection community. In the present work the problem of estimating Hp(3) for neutron realistic workplace spectra is treated, employing the recently published Hp(3)/Φ conversion coefficients with the aim of establishing a workplace-dependent relationship between Hp(10) and Hp(3). The results demonstrate that, whilst the two quantities can differ by less than 10 %, in general, Hp(10) cannot be considered a conservative estimate of Hp(3)., (© The Author 2013. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oup.com.)
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- 2014
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