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Gamma or X-Ray(Ionization)Digital pocket dosimeters can be used in place of the pocket ion chamber.<strong>The</strong>se dosimeters use either Geiger-Mueller (GM) tubes or radiation-sensitivediodes and solid-state electronics to measure and display radiation dose in a rangefrom approximately 10 ~Sv (1 mrem) to 100 mSv (10 rem). Figure 23-5 shows analogand digital pocket dosimeters.

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