What does Landauer mean?
Landauer is a surname, originally referring to somebody from Landau. It may refer to: Carl Landauer (1891–1983), German economist. Gustav Landauer (1870–1919), German anarchist, writer, and critic.
What is a dosimeter used for?
What does the dosimeter do? A radiation dosimeter or badge does not provide protection but detects and measures radiation that you have been exposed to. The badge will detect high-energy beta, gamma or x-ray radiation.
Where does the control radiation badge go?
Free Control Dosimeters are sent with shipments of radiation badges. Control dosimeters measure background radiation at your location and in the mail. In the ideal world, radiation badges are parked right next to the Control Dosimeters when not in use.
What does dosimeter mean?
: the determination and measurement of the amount or dosage of radiation absorbed by a substance or living organism by means of a dosimeter. Note: Dosimetry is often used to monitor personnel working with radioactive materials or patients receiving radiotherapy.
What is the average background radiation exposure?
On average, Americans receive a radiation dose of about 0.62 rem (620 millirem) each year. Half of this dose comes from natural background radiation. Most of this background exposure comes from radon in the air, with smaller amounts from cosmic rays and the Earth itself.
Where should dosimeters be stored?
All dosimeters should be stored in one location with the control badge in the lab or office. The storage location should be located away from sources of radiation. Typically, a desk drawer or cabinet should be selected. Do not store your badge at your workstation or on the lab bench.
Are dosimetry reports confidential?
Dosimetry records are considered private medical records and will be treated as confidential.
What does M mean on a dosimeter report?
“M” stands for minimal, meaning that after the Control Subtraction, the resulting Occupational Dose was below the Minimal Reporting capabilities of the dosimeter.
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