Using the OSL single-aliquot regenerative-dose protocol with quartz extracted from building materials in retrospective dosimetry

L. Bøtter-Jensen, S. Solongo, A.S. Murray, D. Banerjee, H. Jungner

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    Abstract

    We report on the application of the single-aliquot regenerative-dose (SAR) protocol to the optically stimulated luminescence signal from quartz extracted from fired bricks acid unfired mortar in retrospective dosimetry. The samples came from a radioactive materials storage facility, with ambient dose rates of about 0.1 mGy/h. A detailed dose-depth profile was analysed from one brick, and compared with dose records from area TL dosemeters. Small-aliquot dose-distributions were analysed from the mortar samples; one associated with the exposed brick, and one from a remote site exposed only to background radiation. We conclude that unfired materials have considerable potential in retrospective dosimetry. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalRadiation Measurements
    Volume32
    Issue number5-6
    Pages (from-to)841-845
    ISSN1350-4487
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2000

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