Operational and dosimetric characteristics of etched-track neutron detectors in routine neutron radiation protection dosimetry

R. J. Tanner*, D. T. Bartlett, L. G. Hager

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Abstract

There are a number of etched-track neutron dosimetry systems in routine use for personal monitoring. In this paper, the operational and dosimetric characteristics of these systems are summarized. Brief details are given of the dosemeter design, the material used, its quality control procedures, background, processing and read methods, neutron energy range, energy and angle dependence of response, decision threshold, linearity, signal storage stability, calibration methods including normalization, effect of influence quantities, and the advantages and disadvantages of the systems in routine application.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)549-559
Number of pages11
JournalRadiation Measurements
Volume40
Issue number2-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2005
EventProceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Nuclear Tracks in Soils -
Duration: 23 Aug 200427 Aug 2004

Keywords

  • CR-39
  • Neutron dosimetry
  • PADC

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