X-ray spectrometry for calculating conversion coefficients from air kerma to operational quantities in radiation protection.

J Radiol Prot

CEA, LIST, Laboratoire National Henri Becquerel (LNE-LNHB), F-91191 Gif-sur-Yvette CEDEX, France.

Published: August 2024

This study explores the conversion coefficients from air kerma to operational quantities for radiation protection, using x-ray spectrometry for the narrow-beam qualities below 300 keV as defined by ISO 4037-1. By employing custom spectral correction algorithms combined with modern cadmium telluride (CdTe) semiconductor detectors, we effectively corrected spectral distortions caused by detection processes, ensuring more reliable measurements. These measurements are crucial for meeting radiation protection standards. The study also analyses the sources of uncertainty associated with the determination of conversion coefficients, thereby providing improved accuracy and reproducibility in photon dosimetry.

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