Retrospective dosimetry using TL/OSL method

The increasing risk of violent terror attacks concerning radioactive or nuclear materials require preparatory investigations. Environmental disasters and unexpected events prove also the requirement of different analytical methods which are able to moderate the impact on human race. After these events suitable dose estimation is required within the less time possible. Several methods and processes have been developed in the last few years for retrospective determination or estimation of dose conditions in the affected area. Electronic devices such as SMD resistors have been investigated and results show that suitable sensitivity and dose response verify the use of the method. This paper discusses further and detailed investigations of luminescence properties of SMD resistors and the usage of them in real emergency. (author)