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Define Electronic Equilibrium |
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As many electrons are set in motion in a given volume by photon interactions as stop in the same volume. Created if the ionization loss is compensated by the ionization gained. |
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Energy absorbed per unit mass of tissue. Measure of energy depostited locally in tissue by ionizing radiation. Directly related to radiation effects. |
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| Kinetic Energy Released per unit Mass. |
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List five different types of photons interations. |
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- Coherent Scattering
- Photoelectric Effect
- Compton Scattering
- Pair Production
- Photonuclear Interations
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