Characterizing dose from X-ray machines

["Robert Gunter" <rjgunter@icnpharm.com>]

Greetings all,

I would like to perform a series of measurements with dosimeters on dental X-ray
machines operating at different voltages and differing amounts of inherent
filtration.  The kVp and filtration would that typical of dental X-ray machines.
Would it be realistic to simulate this with an industrial X-ray machine (at a
standard Cal facility), varying the kVp and filtration, or is there a facility
where I can do this with well characterized dental machines?

Suggestions welcome.

Yours,

Rob

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Robert J. Gunter         Tel: (714) 545-0100

Sr. Technical Specialist      Tel: (800) 548-5100 Ext. 2414

ICN Biomedicals, Inc.         Fax: (714) 668-3149

Dosimetry Division       Email: rjgunter@icnpharm.com

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