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The unit of linear energy transfer is joule per metre J m<sup>-1</sup>, often given in keV μm<sup>-1</sup>.
 
The unit of linear energy transfer is joule per metre J m<sup>-1</sup>, often given in keV μm<sup>-1</sup>.
  
See [[high linear transfer radiation]] and [[low linear energy transfer radiation]].
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See [[high linear energy transfer radiation]] and [[low linear energy transfer radiation]].
  
 
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The quotient of [math]dE[/math] by [math]dl[/math], where [math]dE[/math] is the mean energy lost by the charged particle due to electronic interactions in traversing a distance [math]dl[/math], thus:

[math] L = \frac{dE}{dl} [/math]

The unit of linear energy transfer is joule per metre J m-1, often given in keV μm-1.

See high linear energy transfer radiation and low linear energy transfer radiation.

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from ICRP Publication 131, 2015