{"product_id":"a-course-in-luminescence-measurements-and-analyses-for-radiation-dosimetry-isbn-9781119646891","title":"A Course in Luminescence Measurements and Analyses for Radiation Dosimetry","description":"A Course in \u003cb\u003eLuminescence Measurements and Analyses for Radiation Dosimetry\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA complete approach to the three key techniques in luminescence dosimetry\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Course in Luminescence Measurements and Analyses for Radiation Dosimetry,\u003c\/i\u003e expert researcher Stephen McKeever delivers a holistic and comprehensive exploration of the three main luminescence techniques used in radiation dosimetry: thermoluminescence, optically stimulated luminescence, and radiophotoluminescence. The author demonstrates how the three techniques are related to one another and how they compare to each other. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout, the author’s focus is on pedagogy, including state-of-the-art research only where it is relevant to demonstrate a key principle or where it reveals a critical insight into physical mechanisms. The primary purpose of the book is to teach beginning researchers about the three aforementioned techniques, their similarities and distinctions, and their applications. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Course in Luminescence Measurements and Analyses for Radiation Dosimetry \u003c\/i\u003eoffers access to a companion website that includes original data sets and problems to be solved by the reader. The book also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the field of luminescence applications in radiation dosimetry, including a history of the subject.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive explorations of introductory models and kinetics, including the concepts of thermoluminescence, optically stimulated luminescence, and radiophotoluminescence.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of luminescence curve shapes, including the determination of trapping parameters from experimental thermoluminescence and optically stimulated luminescence data.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examinations of dose-response functions, superlinearity, supralinearity, and sublinearity, as well as the causes of non-linearity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed examples with well-known materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Course in Luminescence Measurements and Analyses for Radiation Dosimetry\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable guide for undergraduate and graduate students in the field of radiation dosimetry, as well as faculty and professionals in the field. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisclaimer xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Theory, Models, and Simulations 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 How Did We Get Here? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Introductory Concepts for TL, OSL, and RPL 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.1 Equilibrium and Metastable States 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2 Fermi-Dirac Statistics 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.3 Related Processes 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Brief Overview of Modern Applications in Radiation Dosimetry 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1 Personal Dosimetry 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2 Medical Dosimetry 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.3 Space Dosimetry 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.4 Retrospective Dosimetry 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.5 Environmental Dosimetry 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Bibliography of Luminescence Dosimetry Applications 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Defects and Their Relation to Luminescence 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Defects in Solids 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.1 Point Defects 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.2 Extended Defects 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.3 Non-Crystalline Materials 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Trapping, Detrapping, and Recombination Processes 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Excitation Probabilities 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1.1 Thermal Excitation 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1.2 Optical Excitation 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Trapping and Recombination Processes 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 TL and OSL: Models and Kinetics 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Rate Equations: OTOR Model 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Analytical Solutions: TL Equations 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 First-Order Kinetics 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 Second-Order and General-Order Kinetics 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3 Mixed-Order Kinetics 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Analytical Solutions: OSL Equations 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 First-Order Kinetics 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1.1 Expressions for CW-OSL 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1.2 Expressions for LM-OSL 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1.3 Expressions for POSL 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1.4 Expressions for VE-OSL 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Non-First-Order Kinetics 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 More Complex Models: Interactive Kinetics 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 Thermoluminescence 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 Optically Stimulated Luminescence 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Trap Distributions 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Quasi-Equilibrium (QE) 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6.1 Numerical Solutions: No QE Assumption 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6.2 P and Q Analysis 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6.3 Analytical Solutions: No QE Assumption 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Thermal and Optical Effects 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.1 Thermal Quenching 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.1.1 Mott-Seitz Model 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.1.2 Schön-Klasens Model 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.1.3 Tests for Thermal Quenching 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.2 Thermal Effects on OSL 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.2.1 Effects of Shallow Traps 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.2.2 Effects of Deep Traps: Thermally Transferred OSL (TT-OSL) 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.3 More Temperature Effects for TL and OSL 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.3.1 Phonon-coupling 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.3.2 Shallow Traps 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.3.3 Sub-Conduction Band Excitation 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.3.4 Random Local Potential Fluctuations (RLPF) 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.4 Optical Effects on TL 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.4.1 Bleaching 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.4.2 Phototransferred TL (PTTL) 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Tunneling, Localized and Semi-Localized Transitions 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.1 Tunneling 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.1.1 General Considerations 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.1.2 Ground-State Tunneling 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.1.3 Excited-State Tunneling 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.1.4 Decay during Irradiation 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.1.5 Effect of Tunneling on TL and OSL 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.2 Localized and Semi-localized Transition Models 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.2.1 Localized Transition Model 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.2.2 Semi-Localized Transition Model 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.2.3 Semi-Localized Transitions and the TL Glow Curve 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Master Equations 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 RPL: Models and Kinetics 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Radiophotoluminescence and Its Differences with TL and OSL 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Background Considerations 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Buildup Kinetics 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 Electronic Processes 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 Ionic Processes 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3 More on Buildup Processes 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3.1 After Irradiation 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3.2 During Irradiation 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3.3 Temperature Dependence 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Analysis of TL and OSL Curves 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Analysis of TL Glow Curves 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Analytical Methods for TL 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Partial-Peak Methods 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1.1 A Single TL Peak with a Discrete Value for E t 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1.2 Multiple Overlapping Peaks, and Trap Energy Distributions143 5.2.2 Whole-Peak Methods 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3 Peak-Shape Methods 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.4 Peak-Position Methods 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.5 Peak-Fitting Methods 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.5.1 Principles 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.5.2 Peak Resolution 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.5.3 CGCD Using More-Than-One Heating Rate 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.5.4 Continuous Trap Distributions 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.6 Calculation of s169 5.2.7 Potential Distortions to TL Glow Curves 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.7.1 Thermal Contact 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.7.2 Thermal Quenching 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.7.3 Emission Spectra 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.7.4 Self-Absorption 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.8 Summary of Steps to Take using TL Curve Fitting 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.9 Isothermal Analysis 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Analytical Methods for OSL 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Curve-Shape Methods 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1.1 Cw-osl 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1.2 Lm-osl 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 Variable Stimulation Rate Methods: LM-OSL 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.3 Curve-Fitting Methods 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.3.1 The Curve Overlap Problem 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.3.2 Simultaneous Fitting of LM-OSL Peaks Generated by Varying the Stimulation Rate 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.4 How Can the Number of Traps Contributing to OSL Be Determined? 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.4.1 t max -t stop Analysis 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.4.2 Comparison with TL 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.5 Variation with Stimulation Wavelength 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.6 Trap Distributions 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.7 Emission Wavelength 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.8 Summary of Steps to Take using OSL Curve Fitting 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.9 OSL due to Optically Assisted Tunneling 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.10 Ve-osl 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Dependence on Dose 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 TL, OSL, or RPL versus Dose 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Dependence on Dose 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1 OTOR Model 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1.1 Dose-Response Relationships: Linear, Supralinear, Superlinear, and Sublinear 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2 Interactive Models: Competition effects 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2.1 Competition during Irradiation 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2.2 Competition during Trap Emptying 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3 Spatial Effects 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.4 Sensitivity and Sensitization 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.5 High Dose Effects 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.5.1 Loss of Sensitivity 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.5.2 TL and OSL Changes in Shape 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.6 Charged Particles, Tracks, and Track Interaction 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.6.1 Dose and Fluence Dependence: Low Fluence 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.6.2 High Fluence: Track Interaction 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.7 Rpl 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.7.1 Buildup during Irradiation: A Special Kind of Supralinearity 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.7.2 Buildup after Irradiation: Linear Response to Dose 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Experimental Examples: Luminescence Dosimetry Materials 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Thermoluminescence 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Lithium Fluoride 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1 LiF:Mg,Ti 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1.1 Structure and Defects 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1.2 TL Glow Curves 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1.3 TL Emission Spectra 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1.4 TL Glow-Curve Analysis 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1.5 Changes to the Glow-Curve Shape with Dose and Ionization Density 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1.6 Competition 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1.7 Photon Dose-Response Characteristics 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1.8 Charged-Particle Dose-Response Characteristics 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2 LiF:MCP 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2.1 Structure and Defects 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2.2 TL Glow Curves 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2.3 TL Emission Spectra 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2.4 TL Glow-Curve Analysis 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2.5 Changes to the Glow-Curve Shape with Dose and Ionization Density 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2.6 Photon Dose-Response Characteristics 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2.7 Charged-Particle Dose-Response Characteristics 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3 Approximately Right; Precisely Wrong 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Optically Stimulated Luminescence 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Aluminum Oxide 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1 Al2O3 :C 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1.1 Structure and Defects 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1.2 OSL Curves 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1.3 Emission and Excitation Spectra 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1.4 Temperature Dependence 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1.5 Photon Dose-Response Characteristics 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1.6 Charged-Particle Dose-Response Characteristics 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.2 A Final Observation 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Radiophotoluminescence 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Phosphate Glass 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.1 Ag-doped Phosphate Glass 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.1.1 Formulation, Growth, and RPL Centers 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.1.2 Emission and Excitation Spectra: RPL Decay Curves and Signal Measurement 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.1.3 Buildup Curves: Temperature Dependence; UV Reversal 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.1.4 Photon Dose-Response Characteristics 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.1.5 Charged-Particle Dose-Response Characteristics 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.2 Final Remarks Concerning RPL from Ag-doped Phosphate Glass 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Fluorescent Nuclear Track Detectors 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1 Al2O3 :C,Mg 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1.1 Introduction 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1.2 RPL in Al2O3 :C,Mg 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1.3 FNTD Imaging of Charged-Particle Tracks 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1.4 FNTD for Neutron Detection 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.2 LiF 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.2.1 RPL in LiF 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.2.2 Fntd 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.3 Alkali Phosphate Glass 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.3.1 Fntd 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Some Examples of More Complex TL, OSL, and RPL Phenomena: The Aluminosilicates 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Feldspar 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.1 Structure and Defects 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.2 Energy Levels and Density of States 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.3 Emission Spectra 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.4 OSL Phenomena 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.4.1 Band Diagram 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.4.2 OSL Excitation Spectra 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.4.3 OSL Curve Description 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.5 TL Phenomena 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.5.1 Glow-Curve Description 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.5.2 TL Analysis 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.6 RPL Phenomena 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.6.1 RPL Emission and Excitation Spectra 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.6.2 RPL Temperature Dependence 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.7 What Can Be Concluded? 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Aluminosilicate Glass 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.1 Structure and Composition 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2 OSL Phenomena 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2.1 OSL Curve Description 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2.2 OSL Excitation Spectrum 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2.3 OSL Fading 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2.4 Potential Uses in Radiation Dosimetry 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3 TL Phenomena 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3.1 Glow-Curve Description 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3.2 TL Emission Spectrum 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3.3 TL Analysis 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3.4 TL Fading 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3.5 Potential Uses in Radiation Dosimetry 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Final Remarks 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Concluding Remarks: The Possibilities for Imperfection Engineering 355\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 The Importance of Defects 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.1 The Ideal Luminescence Dosimeter 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.2 How to Detect Defect Clustering and Tunneling 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.2.1 E t and s Analysis 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.2.2 TL and OSL Curve Shapes 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.2.3 Fading 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.2.4 Spectral Measurements 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 The Prospects for “Designer” TLDs, OSLDs, and RPLDs 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen W.S. McKeever\u003c\/b\u003e is an Emeritus Regents Professor in the Department of Physics at Oklahoma State University in the United States. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers in the field of luminescence measurements for radiation dosimetry.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA complete approach to the three key techniques in luminescence dosimetry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Course in Luminescence Measurements and Analyses for Radiation Dosimetry,\u003c\/i\u003e expert researcher Stephen McKeever delivers a holistic and comprehensive exploration of the three main luminescence techniques used in radiation dosimetry: thermoluminescence, optically stimulated luminescence, and radiophotoluminescence. The author demonstrates how the three techniques are related to one another and how they compare to each other. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout, the author’s focus is on pedagogy, including state-of-the-art research only where it is relevant to demonstrate a key principle or where it reveals a critical insight into physical mechanisms. The primary purpose of the book is to teach beginning researchers about the three aforementioned techniques, their similarities and distinctions, and their applications. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Course in Luminescence Measurements and Analyses for Radiation Dosimetry \u003c\/i\u003eoffers access to a companion website that includes original data sets and problems to be solved by the reader. The book also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the field of luminescence applications in radiation dosimetry, including a history of the subject.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive explorations of introductory models and kinetics, including the concepts of thermoluminescence, optically stimulated luminescence, and radiophotoluminescence.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of luminescence curve shapes, including the determination of trapping parameters from experimental thermoluminescence and optically stimulated luminescence data.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examinations of dose-response functions, superlinearity, supralinearity, and sublinearity, as well as the causes of non-linearity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed examples with well-known materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Course in Luminescence Measurements and Analyses for Radiation Dosimetry\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable guide for undergraduate and graduate students in the field of radiation dosimetry, as well as faculty and professionals in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988625146085,"sku":"NP9781119646891","price":87.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119646891.jpg?v=1761781021","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/a-course-in-luminescence-measurements-and-analyses-for-radiation-dosimetry-isbn-9781119646891","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}