Thermoluminescence Dosimetry Applied to Radiation Protection

Poul Christensen, Lars Bøtter-Jensen, Benny Majborn

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    Abstract

    This is a general review of the present state of the development and application of thermoluminescence dosimetry (TLD) for radiation protection purposes. A description is given of commonly used thermoluminescent dosimeters and their main dosimetric properties, e.g. energy response, dose range, fading, and LET dependence. The applications of thermoluminescence dosimetry in routine personnel monitoring, accident dosimetry, u.v. radiation dosimetry, and environmental monitoring are discussed with particular emphasis on current problems in routine personnel monitoring. Finally, the present state of the development of TL readout instrumentation is discussed and some future trends are indicated.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalInternational Journal of Applied Radiation and Isotopes
    Volume33
    Issue number11
    Pages (from-to)1035-1050
    ISSN0020-708X
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1982

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