Experimental evaluation of a method for performing personnel. beta. dosimetry using multi-element thermoluminescent dosimeters

Journal Article · Mon Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Health Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00004032-198507000-00005· OSTI ID:5410347

Sherbini, S; Sykes, J III; Porter, Jr, S W; Lodde, G

Two multi-element thermoluminescent (TL) dosimeter designs were calibrated in a ..gamma.. field and then exposed to ..beta.. sources emitting different ..beta.. spectra. The TL readouts from the dosimeters were analyzed using an algorithm designed to enable calculation of the ..beta.. doses from the dosimeter readings without performing any ..beta.. calibrations. The results suggest that the method is promising for application in personnel ..beta.. dosimetry.

• Research Organization: Porter Consultants, Ardmore, PA
• OSTI ID: 5410347
• Journal Information: Health Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Health Phys.; (United States) Vol. 49:1; ISSN HLTPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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