Electron-energy deposition in skin and thermoluminescence dosimeters
Thesis/Dissertation
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OSTI ID:5336734
The primary object of this study was to investigate the relations between dosimeter response and skin dose resulting from beta-particle irradiation. This object was achieved by combining evaluation of beta-source energy spectra, calculation of flux energy spectra, and employment of a Monte-Carlo electron-transport computer program for determination of depth-dose distribution in multislab geometries. Intermediate results from three steps of evaluation were compared individually with experimental data or with other theoretical results and showed excellent agreement. The combined method is applicable for the electron agreement. The combined method is applicable for the electron energy range of 1 keV to 5 MeV for both monoenergetic electrons and energy-distributed electrons. Determination of dosimeter response - skin dose relationships for homogeneous atmospheric beta-particle sources and for two specific configurations of LiF TLD's have been carried out in this study. Information based on these calculations is of value in designing beta-particle dosimeters as well as in assessing potential occupational and public health risks associated with the nuclear power industry.
- Research Organization:
- Kansas State Univ., Manhattan (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5336734
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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CHARGED PARTICLES
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EVALUATION
FERMIONS
LEPTONS
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