Measurement of radiation from photochemotherapy equipment using thermoluminescence detector elements (BeO TLD)

The results of experimental dosimetry carried out with beryllium oxide thermoluminiscent material (BeO TLD) are presented. In particular, this material shows a good linearity of response to UV radiation at 365 nm, up to 200 mJ/cm2, and a spectral sensitivity with a peak at 340 nm. The advantages and disadvantages of BeO TLD in comparison with solid state detectors are discussed and suggested for personal and environmental dosimetry of UVA radiation in photochemotherapy.