SN EN 60544-1 : 1994

Foreword
Introduction
1. Scope and object
2. Normative references
3. Definitions
4. Aspects to be considered in evaluating the radiation
       resistance of insulating materials
4.1 Evaluation of the radiation field
4.2 Evaluation of absorbed dose and absorbed dose rate
4.3 Radiation-induced changes and their evaluation
5. Dosimetry methods
5.1 General
5.2 Absolute methods
5.2.1 Gamma-rays
5.2.2 Electron beams
5.3 Relative methods
5.4 Recommended methods for measuring absorbed dose
6. Calculation of absorbed dose from X- or gamma-
       radiation
6.1 General
6.2 Calculation of the absorbed dose from a measurement
       of exposure
6.3 Calculation of absorbed dose in one material from
       that in another
6.4 Depth-dose distribution (limitations)
7. Dose estimation methods for electron radiation
7.1 General
7.2 Recommended procedures for electron-beam dosimetry
7.3 Electron-beam irradiation
7.4 Methods for measuring depth-dose distributions
Tables
Figures
Annexes
A. Charged-particle equilibrium thickness
B. Derivation of numerical factors fi
C. Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) Other international publications
quoted in this standard with the references of the
relevant European publications

Deals broadly with the aspects to be considered in evaluating the effects of ionizing radiation on all types of organic insulating materials.