How Do You Calculate Radiation Dose and Beam Current from Proton Exposure?

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The discussion focuses on calculating radiation dose and beam current from proton exposure, specifically a scenario involving a 50-MeV proton beam with a fluence rate of 4.6×1010 protons cm–2 s–1. To estimate the dose received by the worker's hand, the energy fluence rate is calculated using the formula D = energy fluence rate × mass energy-absorption coefficient. The worker's hand was exposed for 0.5 seconds, and the area of exposure was 2.7 cm2. The Bethe formula is suggested as a means to approximate the necessary calculations.

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Homework Statement


A worker inadvertently puts his hand at right angles into a uniform, parallel beam of 50-MeV protons with a fluence rate of 4.6×1010 protons cm–2 s–1. His hand was momentarily exposed for an estimated 0.5 s.

(a) Estimate the dose that the worker received to the skin of his hand.

(b) If the beam covered an area of 2.7 cm2, what was the beam current?

Homework Equations



D=energy fluence rate(mass energy-absorption coefficient)

The Attempt at a Solution


energy fluence rate=4.6×1010x0.5x500M
I don't have mass energy-absorption coefficient.

I don't think I am using the correct formula. I am clueless right now. I have tried a lot but couldn't find anything else. Need help
 
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The Bethe formula should give a good approximation.
 

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