Published March 1, 2005 | Version v1
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The influence of gamma radiation on the electro-optical characteristics of CR-39 polymer

Creators

  • 1. Department of Physics, Gebze Institute of Technology, PO Box 141, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli (Turkey)

Description

The influence of gamma radiation on the electro-optical properties of CR-39 polymer has been investigated by capacitive and interferometric measurements to see the order and tendency of irradiation effects on polymer CR-39, which is commonly used in track detectors. Seven samples of thickness 760 μm and other dimensions 25 mm x 25 mm have been exposed to gamma radiation in the range of zero to 70 kGy in 10 kGy steps. Experimental results exhibit radiation-dependent degradation even at relatively low doses. Modulation of electronic properties can be exploited as an alternative diagnosis tool. (note)

Availability note (English)

Available online at http://stacks.iop.org/0952-4746/25/93/jrp5_1_007.pdf or at the Web site for the Journal of Radiological Protection (ISSN 1361-6498) http://www.iop.org/

Additional details

Identifiers

URL
http://stacks.iop.org/0952-4746/25/93/jrp5_1_007.pdf; http://www.iop.org/;
DOI
10.1088/0952-4746/25/1/007;
PII
S0952-4746(05)93802-0;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radiological Protection
Journal Volume
25
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 93-96
ISSN
0952-4746
CODEN
JRPREA

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
36029156
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
DIAGNOSIS; GAMMA RADIATION; OPTICAL PROPERTIES; PARTICLE TRACKS; POLYMERS; RADIATION DETECTION; RADIATION DETECTORS; RADIATION DOSES; THICKNESS
Descriptors DEC
DETECTION; DIMENSIONS; DOSES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; IONIZING RADIATIONS; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; RADIATIONS