Open AccessThe system of radiation protection for neutrons: does it fit the purpose?
Author(s) -
David J. Thomas
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
radiation protection dosimetry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.392
H-Index - 72
eISSN - 1742-3406
pISSN - 0144-8420
DOI - 10.1093/rpd/nct303
Subject(s) - radiation protection , neutron , radiation , nuclear engineering , environmental science , computer science , systems engineering , physics , nuclear physics , engineering
The present system of radiation protection for neutrons is reviewed with particular reference to the development of the protection quantities and their relationships with the operational quantities. Some of the shortcomings of the system are outlined, and the difficulties of measuring the operational quantities. Suggestions are made for future developments.