Linear Energy Transfer Calculator

Calculate Linear Energy Transfer



Formula

The formula to calculate the Linear Energy Transfer (LET) is:

\[ LET = \frac{dE}{dx} \]

Where:

What is Linear Energy Transfer?

Linear Energy Transfer (LET) is a measure of the energy deposited by a charged particle per unit distance as it travels through a material. It is an important concept in radiation physics and helps in understanding the effects of radiation on matter.

Example Calculation

Consider an example where:

Using the formula to calculate the Linear Energy Transfer:

\[ LET = \frac{5}{2} = 2.5 \text{ MeV/mm} \]

This means that the linear energy transfer for this example is 2.5 MeV/mm.