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  • Radiation Detection and Measurement
  • Neutron Dosimetry

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  • Accurate neutron dosimetry is crucial for radiation protection in nuclear facilities.
  • Albedo neutron dosemeters require field-dependent correction factors for precise readings.
  • Existing calibration methods may not be universally applicable to all dosemeter types.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a generalized field calibration technique for neutron dosemeters.
  • To establish a method for obtaining field-dependent correction factors.
  • To validate the technique using reference data from the EVIDOS project.

Main Methods:

  • Comparing readings of two albedo neutron dosemeters on a polyethylene sphere with a central thermal neutron detector.
  • Utilizing H*(10) as a reference quantity for calibration.
  • Analyzing dosemeter responses on a phantom to refine correction factors.

Main Results:

  • A field-dependent correction factor can be determined by comparing dosemeter readings to H*(10).
  • The proposed calibration technique is applicable to various types of neutron dosemeters.
  • H*(10) provides a conservative estimate for the sum of personal dose equivalents in opposite directions.

Conclusions:

  • The generalized field calibration technique enhances the accuracy of neutron dosimetry.
  • This method improves radiation protection in nuclear workplaces.
  • Further refinement is possible by considering dosemeter angular responses on phantoms.