The feasibility of the polycarbonate DurolonTM as a thermal neutron dosimeter

The feasibility of Durolon as a thermal neutron dosimeter was studied. As experimentally determined the proposed methodology covers a wide range of doses, from 0.1 mSv<D<150 mSv, and can be used either for personal dosimetry or for area monitoring. Its insensitivity to visible light, beta and gamma radiations, makes the method attractive in order to evaluate neutron doses even in mixed radiation fields. - Highlights: • The feasibility of using Durolon™ polycarbonate for thermal neutron dosimetry was demonstrated. • The procedure to evaluate the neutron dose takes about 23 min. • Two digital systems for track counting and for light transmission readings were used. • The present method is feasible for personal dosimetry and for area monitoring