Linear attenuation coefficient definition

Linear attenuation coefficient or “µ” means the quotient of dN/N divided by dl when dN/N is the fraction of uncharged ionizing radiation that experience interactions in traversing a distance dl in a specified material.

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  • Photon flux density The plots of linear attenuation coefficients to materials adipose, air and calcium are shown in Figure 3.2. In Figure 3.2, the red, blue and black curves represent Adipose Air Calcium 105 Linear attenuation coefficient 100 Figure 3.2: The linear attenuation curves for adipose (red), air (blue) and calcium (black).

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