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An Approach for Using of Poly Glycolic Acid (PGA) in Reference Standard Dosimetry: PGA/ESR Dosimetry System Response Curve and Post Irradiation Stability
Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry Laboratory, National Center for Nuclear Sciences and Technologies,Tunis, Tunisia
Research Unit: Control and Development of Nuclear Technology for Peaceful Uses, National Center for Nuclear Sciences and Technologies, Tunis, Tunisia
Research Unit: Control and Development of Nuclear Technology for Peaceful Uses, National Center for Nuclear Sciences and Technologies, Tunis, Tunisia
National Institute of Scientific and Technical Research, Tunisia
Departments of Physics and Astronomy, Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering, Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas, USA
- 1 Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry Laboratory, National Center for Nuclear Sciences and Technologies,Tunis, Tunisia
- 2 Research Unit: Control and Development of Nuclear Technology for Peaceful Uses, National Center for Nuclear Sciences and Technologies, Tunis, Tunisia
- 3 Research Unit: Control and Development of Nuclear Technology for Peaceful Uses, National Center for Nuclear Sciences and Technologies, Tunis, Tunisia
- 4 National Institute of Scientific and Technical Research, Tunisia
- 5 Departments of Physics and Astronomy, Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering, Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas, USA
World Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology·Volume 02 (2012)·Pages 73–79·Published 4 July 2012·DOI10.4236/wjnst.2012.23012
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Abstract
Reference Standard Dosimeters are used to calibrate radiation environments and routine dosimeters. It can also be used in routine dosimetry applications for radiation processing where higher quality dosimetry measurements are required. Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) is a well-established Reference Standard Dosimetry system in industrial applications of ionising radiation, and its use is also proposed in radiation therapy and accident dosimetry. In the present experimental work, PGA solid state dosimeter (SSD) has been investigated using ESR spectroscopy to study the gamma radiation response of this material and to evaluate its dosimetric characteristics: dose response, room temperature fading, heat treatment effect during post-irradiation storage. Results obtained up to now confirm that PGA seems to be suitable material for ESR dosimetry applications.
KeywordsDosimetrySolid State Dosimeter (SSD)Poly Glycolic Acid (PGA)Electron Spin Resonance (ESR)Reference Standard DosimeteryPost-Irradiation Thermal TreatmentsFading Behaviour
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