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Uncertainties associated with the use of optically stimulated luminescence in personal dosimetry.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21450702     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study investigates several sources of uncertainty associated with the application of optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) to personal dosimetry. A commercial OSL system based on Al(2)O(3):C was used for this study. First, it is demonstrated that the concept of repeated evaluation (readout) of the same dosemeter, often referred to as 're-analysis', can introduce uncertainty in the re-estimated dose. This uncertainty is associated with the fact that the re-analysis process depletes some of the populated traps, resulting in a continuous decrease of the OSL signal with each repeated reading. Furthermore, the rate of depletion may be dose-dependent. Second, it is shown that the previously reported light-induced fading in this system is the result of light leaks through miniature openings in the dosemeter badge.
Authors:
L Benevides; A Romanyukha; F Hull; M Duffy; S Voss; M Moscovitch
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Radiation protection dosimetry     Volume:  144     ISSN:  1742-3406     ISO Abbreviation:  Radiat Prot Dosimetry     Publication Date:  2011  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-31     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8109958     Medline TA:  Radiat Prot Dosimetry     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  165-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
The US Naval Dosimetry Center, Bethesda, MD 20889, USA.
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