Evaluation of an improved fiber optics luminescence skin monitor with background correction

Journal Article · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/15298668791385264· OSTI ID:5602556

Vo-Dinh, T

An improved version of a fiber optics luminescence monitor, the prototype luminoscope II, is evaluated for in situ quantitative measurements. The instrument was developed to detect traces of luminescing organic contaminants on skin. An electronic background-nulling system was design and incorporated into the instrument to compensate for various skin background emissions. A dose-response curve for a coal liquid spotted on mouse skin was established. The results illustrated the usefulness of the instrument for in vivo detection of organic materials on laboratory mouse skin.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 5602556
• Journal Information: Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States), Vol. 48:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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