Published September 1980 | Version v1
Journal article

Current status of clinical applications of thermoluminescence dosimetry in the United States

  • 1. Thomas Jefferson Univ., Philadelphia, PA (USA). Hospital

Description

Lithium fluoride continues to be the most commonly used phosphor for clinical dose measurements. Solid TL dosimeters have gained wide acceptance. National quality assurance programs using mailed TL dosimeters are an on-going activity. TL dosimetry plays a significant role in dose measurements in radiation therapy and diagnostic radiology. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nucl. Instrum. Methods
Journal Volume
175
Journal Issue
1
Series
Nucl. Instrum. Methods.
Journal Page Range
191-192
ISSN
0029-554X

Conference

Title
6. international conference on solid state dosimetry.
Dates
1 - 4 Apr 1980.
Place
Toulouse, France.

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
12589327
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
DIAGNOSIS; RADIOLOGY; RADIOTHERAPY; THERMOLUMINESCENT DOSEMETERS; THERMOLUMINESCENT DOSIMETRY
Descriptors DEC
DOSEMETERS; DOSIMETRY; LUMINESCENT DOSEMETERS; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; MEDICINE; THERAPY