Mechanisms of Thermoluminescence Production in Materials for Radiation Dosimetry

Abstract

Abstract This paper discusses recent examples of the progress made in our understanding of some of the basic physical mechanisms involved in the production of thermoluminescence in a selection of common TLD materials. Special emphasis is given to a discussion of the defects responsible for thermoluminescence in LiF, CaF2 and SiO2. The paper demonstrates how a variety of experimental techniques need to be brought to bear on these problems and points out the limitations of our present understanding.

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DOI

10.1093/rpd/17.1-4.431

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