kokonaissäteilyannosta

Kokonaissäteilyannos refers to the total amount of ionizing radiation absorbed by an object or a person. It is a measure of the energy deposited by radiation per unit mass of the absorbing material. This quantity is crucial in radiation protection and dosimetry. The standard SI unit for absorbed dose is the gray (Gy), which is defined as one joule of absorbed energy per kilogram of mass. However, the equivalent dose and effective dose are often used to account for the biological effectiveness of different types of radiation and the sensitivity of different tissues, respectively. These latter concepts are important for assessing the potential health risks associated with radiation exposure. Understanding kokonaissäteilyannos helps in setting safety limits for occupational exposure and in evaluating the radiation dose received during medical procedures or from environmental sources. It is a fundamental concept in the field of radiation physics and health physics.