Calibration of thermoluminescence and film dosemeters for skin doses from high-activity microparticles

The use of EXT-RAD™ extremity TLDs and radiochromic film to measure doses from primarily beta-emitting microparticles is discussed. Specific calibration techniques have been developed, using both Monte Carlo modelling and experiments. Results for a 90Sr/90Y microparticle are presented to illustrate the general techniques and to demonstrate reasonable agreement between the dosimetry methods.

Source: Radiation Protection Dosimetry - September 7, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Eakins, J. S., Hager, L. G., Tanner, R. J. Tags: Paper Source Type: research