title: Calibration of Mg2SiO4(Tb) thermoluminescent dosimeters for use in determining diagnostic x-ray doses to adult health study participants.
abstract: Characteristics of Mg2SiO4(Tb) thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLD) were ascertained preparatory to measuring doses from diagnostic x-ray examinations received by Adult Health Study participants. These detectors are small, relatively sensitive to low-dose x-rays, and are appropriate for precise dosimetry. Extensive calibration is necessary for precisely determining doses according to their thermoluminescent intensities. Their sensitivities were investigated by dose, according to x-ray tube voltage, and by exposure direction, to obtain directional dependence. Dosimeter sensitivity lessened due to the fading effect and diminution of the planchet. However, these adverse effects can be avoided by storing the dosimeters at least 1.5 h and by using fresh silver-plated planchets. Thus the TLDs, for which sensitivities were determined in this study, will be useful in subsequent diagnostic x-ray dosimetry.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, Radiation Effects Research Foundation, Hiroshima, Japan.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kato
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Antoku
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sawada
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Russell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes; D005260:Female; D005720:Gamma Rays; D006801:Humans; D017633:Magnesium Silicates; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011859:Radiography; D012824:Silicic Acid; D013819:Thermoluminescent Dosimetry
chemical_list: D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes; D017633:Magnesium Silicates; C005013:Florisil; D012824:Silicic Acid