THERMOLUMINESCENT DOSIMETER
The use of thermoluminescence for radiation dosimetry is described and the limitations of previously employed thermoluminescent dosimeters are pointed out. It is shown that a special manganese-activated calcium fluoride phosphor permits detection of x-ray and gammaray doses in the milliroentgen range and offers promise as a replacement for the photographic film badge in health physics applications. The dosimeter consists of a coating of the phosphor bonded to a small metal supporting disk by conventional enameling techniques. It is read by inserting it into a small preheated oven, which causes the dosimeter to luminesce with an intensity proportional to the radiation dose. The thermoluminescence is measured by a phototube and recorded. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Naval Research Lab., Washington, D.C.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-021085
- OSTI ID:
- 4238153
- Report Number(s):
- NRL-5326; Project NR 523-000
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Project NR 523-000. Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-59
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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