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Glossary Atomic Weapons / Term

Sievert (Sv)

The modern unit of radiation does, incorporating quality factors for the biological effectiveness of different types of ionizing radiation (implying that alpha particles are 20 times more dangerous than X-rays depositing the same amount of energy in tissues).

See Ionizing Radiation.

Permanent link Sievert (Sv) - Creation date 2020-04-26


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