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Direct-response ultraviolet thermoluminescent dosimeter.

A Dhar, L A DeWerd, T G Stoebe

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    A new solid-state dosimeter detects ultraviolet radiation using direct stimulation, producing a thermoluminescent signal. Magnesium oxide crystals offer a linear, energy-independent method for ultraviolet radiation dosimetry.

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    Area of Science:

    • Solid-state physics
    • Radiation detection
    • Materials science

    Background:

    • Thermoluminescence (TL) is a common method for radiation dosimetry.
    • Existing TL dosimeters often require prior exposure to ionizing radiation.
    • Direct ultraviolet (UV) stimulation offers a potential alternative for UV dosimetry.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an integrating solid-state dosimeter for ultraviolet radiation detection.
    • To investigate the feasibility of using direct UV stimulation for thermoluminescent signal generation.
    • To evaluate magnesium oxide crystals as a material for this application.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a solid-state dosimeter system.
    • Utilizing direct ultraviolet stimulation to induce thermoluminescence.
    • Exposure of magnesium oxide crystals to ultraviolet radiation.
    • Analysis of the resulting thermoluminescent glow peaks.

    Main Results:

    • A directly stimulated thermoluminescent glow peak was observed at 145°C in magnesium oxide crystals.
    • The thermoluminescent signal intensity showed a linear relationship with ultraviolet radiation exposure.
    • The dosimeter demonstrated energy independence for ultraviolet radiation detection.

    Conclusions:

    • Magnesium oxide crystals can function as a directly stimulated thermoluminescent dosimeter for ultraviolet radiation.
    • This method provides a linear and energy-independent means of UV dosimetry without prior ionizing radiation exposure.

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