An empirical method for beta-ray dosimetry at a homogeneous plane interface

Phys Med Biol. 1987 Dec;32(12):1609-13. doi: 10.1088/0031-9155/32/12/008.

Abstract

A simple equation is presented for the dose calculation at a plane interface from monoenergetic beta sources distributed uniformly in a half space of an infinite water medium. The calculated dose distribution is accurate to within 1.2% of Monte Carlo data for energies ranging from 0.5 keV to 10 MeV.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Beta Particles*
  • Monte Carlo Method
  • Radiation Dosage*
  • Water

Substances

  • Water