COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES IN BETA DOSE PROBLEMS.

Abstract

The premise that beta radiation can present significant hazards to small, unprotected organisms is examined. Two generalized methods for calculating beta doses are discussed, and specific numerical calculations and results are given for simple emitter-absorber geometries. The sample results strongly indicate that beta dose would be an important component of the hazard from radioactive contaminants in the circumstances posited. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0671660

Entities

People

  • Oliver S. Yu
  • Stephen L. Brown

Organizations

  • SRI International

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Geometry
  • Radiation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.