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THE PHOSPHATE GLASS DOSIMETER

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4279642
The phosphate glass dosimeter, based upon the phenomenon of radiophotoluminescence, has been developed as a personal monitor of high-range gamma -ray dose. The dosimeter is small, cheap, rugged, and proof against severe climatic conditions. It is not self-indicating but may be read rapidly by a mains-operated reader designed as a simple fluorimeter. The dosimeter was developed to meet requirements of the armed services for a dosimeter to measure cumulative exposure to the initial and residual gamma radiations from a nuclear weapon. The design is suitable for large scale production. The dosimeter will register dose in two ranges, 0-600r and 0-6000r. The minimum detectable increment of dose is 5r. Dose is stored linearly (up to 1000r), permanently, and independently of radiation dose-rate, energy, and orientation. (auto)
Research Organization:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Research Group. Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Berks, England
NSA Number:
NSA-13-007669
OSTI ID:
4279642
Report Number(s):
AERE-EL/R-2590
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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