Re: The "H" term in dose equations -Reply

[paul.l.ziemer.1@purdue.edu]

One way to view the symbol "H" is to think of it as representing 
"hypothetical" dose.  Absorbed dose is a physical quantity, but after 
the quality factor modification, the resulting quantity is certainly 
hypothetical (ie, based on a hypothesis; conjectural; uncertain).  I 
do not claim that the originators had this in mind, but I prefer it to 
the  symbolism of "harm" suggested by others who have contributed to 
this thread.
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Paul L. Ziemer, Ph.D., C.H.P.
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E-mail: ziemer@purdue.edu

Paul L. Ziemer, Ph.D.
Head, School of Health Sciences
Purdue University
W. Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: 317-494-1435   FAX: 317-496-1377
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