Radiation Physicist Interview Question:

What is committed dose equivalent (CDE)?

Submitted by: Muhammad

Committed dose equivalent (CDE) The dose to a specific organ or tissue that is received from an intake of radioactive material by an individual over a specified time after the intake. For radiation protection purposes, the specified time is to the age of 70, which is normally taken to be 50 years for a radiation worker and 70 years for a member of the public.
Submitted by: Muhammad