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Paolo Ferrari¹, Francesca Mariotti², Lorenzo Campani²

¹ENEA-Radiation Protection Institute, 4, Via Martiri di Monte Sole, 40129 Bologna, Italy paolo.ferrari@enea.it.

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A new eye lens dosemeter, the EDEL (ENEA Dosemeter for Eye Lens), was developed for improved personnel dosimetry. This reliable and portable device enhances radiation protection for the eye lens in occupational settings.

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Area of Science:

Medical Physics
Radiation Dosimetry
Occupational Health

Background:

The 2011 International Commission on Radiological Protection statement highlighted the importance of eye lens radiation protection in personnel dosimetry.
Existing dosimetry methods require enhancement for specific applications like interventional radiology.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and characterize a new, reliable, and portable eye lens dosemeter.
To meet the demands for accurate Hp(3) measurements in occupational radiation exposure scenarios.

Main Methods:

Experimental characterization of the EDEL (ENEA Dosemeter for Eye Lens) prototype.
Optimization using the Monte Carlo MCNP6 code for accurate Hp(3) assessment.
Focus on dosimetric data reliability and device portability.

Main Results:

Successful development of the EDEL dosemeter, meeting key design requirements.
Characterization of the dosemeter's performance in terms of Hp(3).
Validation through experimental and simulation-based investigations.

Conclusions:

The EDEL dosemeter offers a reliable and portable solution for eye lens dosimetry.
The device is ready for workplace testing in healthcare facilities.
This advancement contributes to improved radiation safety for exposed personnel.