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Shielding effectiveness: A weighted figure of merit for space radiation shielding

J. DeWitt, E. R. Benton

2020Applied Radiation and Isotopes21 citationsDOI

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Linear energy transferElectromagnetic shieldingSpacecraftCosmic rayDosimetrySpace environmentPhysicsEquivalent doseFigure of meritRadiationRadiation protectionNuclear physicsRelative biological effectivenessDosimeterMars Exploration ProgramAerospace engineeringNuclear engineeringOpticsNuclear medicineEngineeringAstronomyMedicineQuantum mechanicsRadiation Therapy and DosimetryRadiation Shielding Materials AnalysisGraphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies