The introduction of the Sievert into the international system of units
Abstract
The international system of units and its adoption by Italy are discussed, with particular emphasis on the unit for equivalent radiation dose known as the Sievert. The danger of confusion between absorbed dose and equivalent dose measurements is brought up, justifying the adoption of the proposed unit.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- April 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980STIN...8124309S
- Keywords:
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- International System Of Units;
- Radiation Dosage;
- Radiation Measurement;
- Units Of Measurement;
- Biological Effects;
- Metrology;
- Engineering (General)