| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879281 | Applied Radiation and Isotopes | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Two parallel plate ionization chambers (inserted in slab phantoms) recently assembled at IPEN were studied in relation to their operational characteristics for use in quality control of X-ray beams, mammography level. The chambers present only one difference: one has an inner collecting electrode made of graphite and the other, of aluminum. These chambers make up a tandem system, which may be employed to verify X-ray beams energy constancy, by the confirmation of half-value layers and effective energies, and to determinate air kerma rates. The chambers presented good results for the operational tests, as recommended internationally.
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Authors
L.C. Afonso, V. Vivolo, L.V.E. Caldas,