title: A computerized glow curve analysis (GCA) method for WinREMS thermoluminescent dosimeter data using MATLAB.
abstract: A computerized glow curve analysis (GCA) program for handling of thermoluminescence data originating from WinREMS is presented. The MATLAB program fits the glow peaks using the first-order kinetics model. Tested materials are LiF:Mg,Ti, CaF(2):Dy, CaF(2):Tm, CaF(2):Mn, LiF:Mg,Cu,P, and CaSO(4):Dy, with most having an average figure of merit (FOM) of 1.3% or less, with CaSO(4):Dy 2.2% or less. Output is a list of fit parameters, peak areas, and graphs for each fit, evaluating each glow curve in 1.5 s or less.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, Radiological Health Engineering Laboratory, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 48109-2104, USA.
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Harvey
authors.forename: Miesher L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Rodrigues
authors.forename: Kimberlee J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Kearfott
mesh_terms: D002124:Calcium Fluoride / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry; D005459:Fluorides / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry; D018020:Lithium Compounds / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry; D008163:Luminescent Measurements / Q000379:methods; D012984:Software; D013819:Thermoluminescent Dosimetry / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards
chemical_list: D018020:Lithium Compounds; C027651:lithium fluoride; D002124:Calcium Fluoride; D005459:Fluorides