Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the dosimetric performance of TLD-200 thermoluminescent dosimeters and compare them with TLD-100, evaluating their suitability for radiation monitoring applications.The research relies on key dosimetric features, including linearity, temperature sensitivity, fading, and reproducibility.All experiments were conducted under controlled environmental conditions, adhering to the ambient temperature and relative humidity specifications provided by the manufacturer.Our work began with the calibration and validation of the Harshaw 6600 TLD reader to ensure accurate dose measurements.A total of 200 dosimeters were used to obtain statistically significant results.Linearity was evaluated for various dose levels provided by the internal Sr-90 beta irradiator, while fading effects were investigated to determine signal attenuation over time.Additionally, temperature sensitivity tests were performed to evaluate the impact of thermal variations on dosimetric response.Advanced statistical techniques were employed to assess measurement repeatability, reproducibility homogeneity etc.The results demonstrate that both TLD-100 and TLD-200 display reliable performance, with notable variations in sensitivity and stability under different dose ranges and environmental conditions.These outcomes confirm the suitability of the TLD-200 dosimeters for accurate dose measurement for research study and other monitoring measurements, but we can't use those TLDs in the long term as bimonthly individual monitoring.
Source: RAP Conference Proceedings
Institution: University of Tirana
Language: English
Subfield: Radiation
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7127045923