the quotient of dH by dt, when dH is the increment of dose equivalent in the time interval dt
Note – The SI unit of dose equivalent rate is joule per kilogram second, whose special name is sievert per second; sub-multiples, such as μSv • h−1 , are used in practice. The earlier special unit of dose equivalent rate, still in temporary use, was rem per second (or its submultiples).
1 Sv • s−1 = 100 rem • s−1 = 1 J • kg−1 • s−1 |