title: "PCL" a new automatic fast reader suitable for in vivo dosimetry.
abstract: The authors present a new automatic TLD reader specially designed for medical dosimetric applications, which allow considerable time-saving. The "PCL" reader is based on an isothermal heating kinetics and can be used with TL material of any nature and any shape (powder, microrods, pellets). Doses from 1 microGy to 10 Gy can be measured, or higher doses by interposing an optical absorber in front of the PM. The readout system is controlled by an IBM compatible personal computer. Results can be printed under the form defined by the users and then can be straightly stored in a patient sheet or an experience book. Tests performed with LiF chips TLD 100 and 700 (HARSHAW), Li2B4O7:Mn discs LiB (ALNOR), LiF powder PTL 717 (DESMARQUET) and Li2B4O7:Cu powder (CEN-FAR) are presented. They show a good reproducibility and interesting dosimetric properties.
authors.affiliation: Département de Cancérologie, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Créteil, France.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Marinello
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Barthe
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pollack
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Portal
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013819:Thermoluminescent Dosimetry / Q000295:instrumentation*