Comparison of thermoluminescent readers exploring different reading protocols for LiF:Mg,Cu,P (MCP-N) detectors

摘要

In this study we analyzed the dose response of (LiF)-Li-nat:Mg,Cu,P (MCP-N) detectors in two different TLD readers (Harshaw 5500 and Toledo 654 Vinten) at 7 dose levels, ranging from 0.5 mGy to 5 Gy, for different heating rates (2 degrees C/s, 5 degrees C/s, 10 degrees C/s and 15 degrees C/s) and using 2 protocols: one without pre-heating and a maximum reading temperature of 255 degrees C and one including external pre-heating before the readout for 20 min at 100 degrees C and maximum temperature of 230 degrees C.