Lyoluminescence dosimetry

This is the second part of a review dealing with the development and current state-of-the-art of lyoluminescence dosimetry. Readout equipment described in the review covers a range of devices from simple manually-operated apparatus to semi-automatic machines suitable for loose powders and for encapsulated dosimeters. The survey of dosimetric properties of mannose and glutamine includes response to X- and #betta#-rays, electrons, heavy charged particles and to neutrons. Current applications of lyoluminescence dosimetry include radiotherapy, radiation processing of foods and sterilization of medical products, as well as the use of lyoluminescent phosphors for #betta#-ray dose intercomparisons in the high-dose range. (author)