1.1 This guide provides assistance in selecting and using dosimetry systems in flash x-ray experiments. Both dose and dose-rate techniques are described.

1.2 Operating characteristics of flash x-ray sources are given, with emphasis on the spectrum of the photon output.

1.3 Assistance is provided to related the measured dose to the response of a device under test (DUT). The device is assumed to be a semiconductor electronic part or system.