Response of optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters subjected to x-rays in diagnostic energy range
The use of optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) for dosimetry applications has recently increased considerably due to availability of commercial OSL dosimeters (nanoDots) for clinical use. The OSL dosimeter has a great potential to be used in clinical dosimetry because of its prevailing advantage...
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| author | Musa, Yahaya Hashim, Suhairil Abdul Karim, Muhammad Khalis Bakar, K. A Ang, W. C Salehhon, Nasuha |
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| description | The use of optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) for dosimetry applications has recently increased considerably due to availability of commercial OSL dosimeters (nanoDots) for clinical use. The OSL dosimeter has a great potential to be used in clinical dosimetry because of its prevailing advantages in both handling and application. However, utilising nanoDot OSLDs for dose measurement in diagnostic radiology can only be guaranteed when the performance and characteristics of the dosimeters are apposite. In the present work, we examined the response of commercially available nanoDot OSLD (Al2O3:C) subjected to X-rays in general radiography. The nanoDots response with respect to reproducibility, dose linearity and signal depletion were analysed using microStar reader (Landauer, Inc., Glenwood, IL). Irradiations were performed free-in-air using 70, 80 and 120 kV tube voltages and tube currents ranging from 10 – 100 mAs. The results showed that the nanoDots exhibit good linearity and reproducibility when subjected to diagnostic X-rays, with coefficient of variations (CV) ranging between 2.3% to 3.5% representing a good reproducibility. The results also indicated average of 1% signal reduction per readout. Hence, the nanoDots showed a promising potential for dose measurement in general X-ray procedure. |
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| spelling | upm-629732018-08-29T04:27:58Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/62973/ Response of optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters subjected to x-rays in diagnostic energy range Musa, Yahaya Hashim, Suhairil Abdul Karim, Muhammad Khalis Bakar, K. A Ang, W. C Salehhon, Nasuha The use of optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) for dosimetry applications has recently increased considerably due to availability of commercial OSL dosimeters (nanoDots) for clinical use. The OSL dosimeter has a great potential to be used in clinical dosimetry because of its prevailing advantages in both handling and application. However, utilising nanoDot OSLDs for dose measurement in diagnostic radiology can only be guaranteed when the performance and characteristics of the dosimeters are apposite. In the present work, we examined the response of commercially available nanoDot OSLD (Al2O3:C) subjected to X-rays in general radiography. The nanoDots response with respect to reproducibility, dose linearity and signal depletion were analysed using microStar reader (Landauer, Inc., Glenwood, IL). Irradiations were performed free-in-air using 70, 80 and 120 kV tube voltages and tube currents ranging from 10 – 100 mAs. The results showed that the nanoDots exhibit good linearity and reproducibility when subjected to diagnostic X-rays, with coefficient of variations (CV) ranging between 2.3% to 3.5% representing a good reproducibility. The results also indicated average of 1% signal reduction per readout. Hence, the nanoDots showed a promising potential for dose measurement in general X-ray procedure. Institute of Physics Publishing 2017-05 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/62973/1/Response%20of%20optically%20stimulated%20luminescence%20dosimeters.pdf Musa, Yahaya and Hashim, Suhairil and Abdul Karim, Muhammad Khalis and Bakar, K. A and Ang, W. C and Salehhon, Nasuha (2017) Response of optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters subjected to x-rays in diagnostic energy range. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 851 (1). pp. 1-6. ISSN 1742-6588; ESSN: 1742-6596 http://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/851/1/012001/pdf 10.1088/1742-6596/851/1/012001 |
| spellingShingle | Musa, Yahaya Hashim, Suhairil Abdul Karim, Muhammad Khalis Bakar, K. A Ang, W. C Salehhon, Nasuha Response of optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters subjected to x-rays in diagnostic energy range |
| title | Response of optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters subjected to x-rays in diagnostic energy range |
| title_full | Response of optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters subjected to x-rays in diagnostic energy range |
| title_fullStr | Response of optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters subjected to x-rays in diagnostic energy range |
| title_full_unstemmed | Response of optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters subjected to x-rays in diagnostic energy range |
| title_short | Response of optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters subjected to x-rays in diagnostic energy range |
| title_sort | response of optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters subjected to x-rays in diagnostic energy range |
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