Table 2 Values of the α-component of LQ model for SF and DSBs for different radiation qualities
From: Comparative study of the effects of different radiation qualities on normal human breast cells
α values of SF | α values of foci 24 h | RBE(SF 0.1) | RBE(foci 24 h) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
220 kV X-rays LDR, reference | 0.12 | 0.84 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
220 kV X-rays HDR | 0.24 | 1.87 | 0.58 | 2.22 |
<E n > = 5.8 MeV neutrons LDR | 0.43 | 4.43 | 2.06 | 5.25 |
<E n > = 5.8 MeV neutrons HDR | 0.65 | 3.86 | 1.99 | 4.57 |
1.2 MeV monoenergetic neutrons | 1.91 | 3.36 | 3.75 | 3.98 |
0.56 MeV monoenergetic neutrons | 2.55 | 6.71 | 4.97 | 7.95 |
mixed gamma – secondary neutron (<E n > = 70.5 MeV) field | 1.03 | 3.77 | 2.09 | 4.47 |