Ian Fairlie 2007 J. Radiol. Prot. 27 157 doi:10.1088/0952-4746/27/2/003
RBE and wR values of Auger emitters and low-range beta emitters with particular reference to tritium
Ian Fairlie
Show affiliationsAn apparent disparity exists between RBE (relative biological effectiveness) values for low-range beta and Auger emitters, and the current value for their radiation weighting factor (wR). This paper presents evidence that the current wR value of unity for these nuclides is inconsistent with most RBE evidence and should be increased by a factor of two to three. It recommends that the ICRP should clearly state that the most appropriate RBE value for these nuclides, and not the wR value, should be used in specific dose calculations, retrospective dose estimations and epidemiological studies. The ICRP should also publish guidance as to the methods and data sources that could be used for these RBE values.
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87.55.N- Radiation monitoring, control, and safety
87.53.-j Effects of ionizing radiation on biological systems
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Issue 2 (June 2007)
Received 1 June 2005, accepted for publication 27 January 2007
Published 25 May 2007
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RBE and wR values of Auger emitters and low-range beta emitters with particular reference to tritium
Ian Fairlie 2007 J. Radiol. Prot. 27 157
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