Radiation flux
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Radiation flux is a measure of the flow of radiation from a given radioactive source.
Φ = L⁄4πr2 is the radiation flux, L is the Luminosity (measured in Watts) and r is the distance from the radiation source.
Radiation flux density is a related measure that adds area dimensions to the above definition.
Further reading
- "Radiation flux". EEA Glossary. European Environment Agency. Retrieved 2007-10-19.
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