Published 1985 | Version v1
Journal article

Implication of regenerated thermoluminescence on low dose measurements

  • 1. Thessaloniki Univ. (Greece). Dept. of Nuclear Physics

Description

In several TL and ESR dating methods the annual dose rate is usually measured by sensitive TL dosimeters, such as CaF2-Dy, CaSO4-Dy, etc. These phosphors have been found to exhibit high regenerated thermoluminescence. The contribution of regenerated thermoluminescence to low dose dosimetry is studied. A component of 20 μGy for pre-irradiation doses of 70 cGy and for 10 days regeneration time was found. The results are discussed and the conclusion is that for measurements of extremely low doses, where and when an accuracy in the order of μGys is acquired, it is better to use virgin crystals. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nucl. Tracks
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
4-6
Series
Nucl. Tracks.
Journal Page Range
571-574
ISSN
0191-278X
CODEN
NUTRD

Conference

Title
4. international specialist seminar.
Acronym
Thermoluminescence and electron-spin-resonance dating
Dates
24-28 Sep 1984.
Place
Worms (Germany, F.R.).