Sievert

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Sievert (Sv)

Sievert (pronunciation: /ˈsiː.vɜːrt/), symbol Sv, is a derived unit of ionizing radiation dose in the International System of Units (SI). It is a measure of the health effect of low levels of ionizing radiation on the human body. The sievert is named after Rolf Maximilian Sievert, a Swedish medical physicist renowned for his work on radiation dosage measurement and research into the biological effects of radiation.

Etymology

The term "Sievert" is derived from the last name of Rolf Sievert, a Swedish physicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of the effects of ionizing radiation on the human body. The unit was established and named in his honor by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in 1979.

Related Terms

  • Becquerel (Bq): The SI unit of radioactivity, equivalent to one nuclear disintegration per second.
  • Gray (Gy): The SI unit of absorbed radiation dose of ionizing radiation (e.g., X-rays), defined as the absorption of one joule of radiation energy per kilogram of matter.
  • Rad (radiation): A non-SI unit of absorbed dose, defined as 0.01 Gy.
  • Roentgen (R): A non-SI unit of exposure to ionizing radiation, named after Wilhelm Röntgen.
  • Rem (radiation equivalent man): A non-SI unit of equivalent dose, which takes into account the different biological effect of different types of ionizing radiation.

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