Evaluation of radiochromic dye films and other plastic dose meters under radiation processing conditions

Selection of dose meters for industrial irradiation purposes is mainly based on the specific dosimetry needs of the individual irradiation processes, weighed against knowledge of the well-documented behaviour of the dose meters in question. These selection criteria are briefly discussed. A comprehensive study is made of radiochromic dye dose meters with respect to the data needed in making a meaningful evaluation of their merits and faults. Part of the programme has been carried out for several types of radiochromic dye films, as well as red, amber and clear Perspex dose meters, and the results of these measurements are given. (author)