A computer program for the deconvolution of thermoluminescence glow curves

Area of Science:

• Physics
• Materials Science
• Computational Science

Background:

• Thermoluminescence (TL) analysis is crucial for dating and dosimetry.
• Accurate peak resolution from TL glow curves is essential for reliable data interpretation.
• Existing methods may lack efficiency or broad applicability.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a user-friendly and efficient computer program for TL glow curve analysis.
• To implement a new method based on the general one-trap TL equation for peak resolution.
• To analyze TL glow curves using first-order, second-order, and general-order kinetics models.

Main Methods:

• Development of a graphical user interface (GUI) program for MS Windows.
• Adoption of a new general approximation method derived from the general one-trap TL equation.
• Generation of TL glow peaks and interpolation of TL parameters from glow data.

Main Results:

• The developed program provides a quick and efficient solution for TL peak resolution.
• The general approximation method successfully analyzes TL glow curves across different kinetic models.
• Adequate and reliable results were obtained when tested with simulated and experimental TL data.

Conclusions:

• The new computer program offers a reliable and accessible tool for thermoluminescence data analysis.
• The general approximation method enhances the accuracy and efficiency of TL glow curve interpretation.
• This software facilitates a deeper understanding of TL phenomena in various applications.