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End-to-end system test for solid-state microdosemeters.

V L Pisacane1, Q E Dolecek, H Malak

  • 1United States Naval Academy, Aerospace Engineering Department (Mail Stop 11B), 590 Holloway Road, Annapolis, MD 21402-5042, USA. pisacane@usna.edu

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This study introduces a novel calibration method for microdosimeters using low-energy photons, eliminating the need for regulated radioactive sources. This technique simplifies calibration and testing for both solid-state and tissue-equivalent proportional counters.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Detection and Measurement

Background:

  • Tissue-equivalent proportional counters (TEPCs) are the standard for microdosimetry but use gas cavities.
  • Solid-state microdosimeters offer an alternative using silicon detectors with microscopic sensitive volumes.
  • Current calibration methods rely on internal radiation sources, posing regulatory challenges for handling, transport, and licensing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel calibration and end-to-end system test method for microdosimeters.
  • To eliminate the requirement for regulated ionizing radiation sources in microdosimeter calibration.
  • To enable calibration of both solid-state and tissue-equivalent proportional counter (TEPC) microdosimeters.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized low-energy photons as the initiating energy source for calibration.

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  • Developed a technique applicable to solid-state microdosimeters.
  • Adapted the technique for tissue-equivalent proportional counters (TEPCs) considering their higher average ionization energy.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully demonstrated a calibration method using low-energy photons.
    • Obviated the need for regulated ionizing radiation sources for microdosimeter calibration.
    • Provided a versatile technique for calibrating different types of microdosimeters.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel photon-based calibration method simplifies microdosimeter testing and regulatory compliance.
    • This technique enhances the accessibility and safety of microdosimeter calibration.
    • The method is adaptable for various microdosimeter designs, including solid-state and TEPC devices.