Re: Abbreviations, continued

[rkathren@tricity.wsu.edu (Ron L. Kathren)]

The rep was an acronyn derived from roentgen equivalent physical (not
person!) and as such was the forerunner of the modern unit the gray.

 At 08:29 AM 8/7/98 -0500, John McCarthy wrote:
>     
>     Let's not forget the rep (roentgen equivalent person).
>     
>     Note, some early authors (Glasstone, 1955; Attix et al, 1968) use the 
>     lower case (e.g., rem, r, rep) when describing these entities.  Might 
>     I suggest using ICRU, 1938 to arbitrate this matter? 
>     
>     Just my opinion.
>     
>     Jack McCarthy
>     John_McCarthy@Bedison.com
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