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[A method for calculation of the absorbed dose].

A Iu Griaznov, N N Potrakhov

    Meditsinskaia Tekhnika
    |September 23, 2006
    PubMed
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    This study introduces a novel X-ray method using spectral intensity to determine radiation doses and image contrast. The technique accurately measures absorbed and exposure doses, aligning theoretical and experimental results within 1-3%.

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