9. Quantities for ionizing radiation
9.1 Reminder of sizes
Ionizing radiation is defined by the property of being able to strip electrons from matter, thereby producing ions. This definition encompasses a large number of charged particles (α, β, electrons, protons...) and uncharged particles (X or γ photons, neutrons). Their origin is also highly varied (gas pedals, X-ray generators, nuclear reactors, radioactive sources, cosmic rays).
The SI units referring to this radiation are derived units with special names (table 5 ): the becquerel (s -1 ) for activity, the gray (J·kg –1 ) for absorbed dose and the kerma (15th CGPM, 1975), and the sievert (J·kg...
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Bibliography
Websites
BIPM documents :
BIPM, Recommended values of standard frequencies
http://www.bipm.org/fr/publications/mep.html
BIPM, Recommendation S 2 (CCDS, 1970) Definition of TAI
...Standards and norms
- Référence Materials: selected terms and definitions - ISO Guide 30 - 2015
- Exigences générales concernant la compétence des laboratoires d'étalonnages et d'essais - ISO/CEI 17205 - 2017
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Laboratoire national de métrologie et d'essais, France :
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