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dosimeter

[dō′sim·əd·ər]

(nucleonics)

An instrument that measures the total dose of nuclear radiation received in a given period. Also spelled dosemeter.

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Where IA is the change in absorbance at I>>max, b is the optical path length (cm), Iu is the molar extinction coefficient at I>>max (L mol-1 cm-1), I is the density of the dosimeter (g.cm-3) and D is the absorbed dose (Gy).

Radiation Dosimetry by 4PNPAN/PVB Thin Films in High Dose Ranges

Cone beam optical CT investigation on tissue equivalent normoxic polymer gel dosimeter. J Phys Conf Ser 2010;250: 012041.

Gel Dosimeters for Radiotherapy: An Introductory Review

It seems that the cargo staff got a wrong reading or was using a faulting Dosimeter. Such packets are transported every week.

False radiation alarm triggers frenzy at IGI

Dose measured by alanine/ESR Applied dose Relative Relative combined combined Component standard Component standard uncertainty uncertainty Spectrometer 0.5% Monitor output 1% stability fluctuations of the LINAC Sample positioning 3% Dose calculation 3% in the ESR cavity of the treatment planning system Dosimeter mass 0.5% Phantom positioning 0.5% determination ESR signal amplitude 4% Positioning of the 1% measurement alanine dosimeters Relative combined 5.05% 3.35% standard uncertainty ESR: electron spin resonance; LINAC: linear accelerator.

Accuracy of dose planning for prostate radiotherapy in the presence of metallic implants evaluated by electron spin resonance dosimetry

For comparison to the alanine pellet dosimeter influence quantities study, two sets of four alanine film dosimeters were irradiated under identical conditions to doses of 10 kGy, 20 kGy, and 30 kGy.

Post-irradiation study of the alanine dosimeter

Chin, "A miniature MOSFET radiation dosimeter probe," Medical Physics, vol.

Sensitivity of P-channel MOSFET to X- and gamma-ray irradiation

Preliminary feasibility study of congo red dye as a secondary dosimeter. Radiat Meas doi:10.1016/j.radmeas.

Radiolytic Reduction of Aqueous Solutions of a Commercial Reactive Dye in the Range 0-100KGY by CO60 Gamma Radiation Source

A chemical dosimeter is a material which undergoes a measureable chemical change that can be calibrated to a known radiation source.

A practical science investigation for middle school students: designing a simple cost effective chemical solar padiation dosimeter

The development of the self-indicating instant radiation alert dosimeter (SIRAD) is a vital addition to previously existing technology, greatly expanding affordability and accessibility.

Personal radiation dose monitors for the public and emergency responders

This dosimetry system consists of a Panasonic model UD-802AS dosimeter in a model UD-874AT holder and a model 710 reader.

The impact of peer-based training on reducing radiation doses from x-ray operations in an interventional pain management clinic

(12) If patient dose is estimated during fluoroscopy, it is typically done using a dosimeter to measure radiation exposure rate at the tabletop.

Radiation protection

Routine treatment time as little as 3 min; less with undiluted albuterol; 1-2 mins for methacholine without a dosimeter. New--the Asthma Rescue Kit for ER & ICU, incorporating the Medicator with a 90 mL continuous nebulizer & reservoir bag, will provide economical & standardized Heliox and/or bronchodilator therapy in a closed, low-flow, 0-resistance system w/ integral exhalation filtration and a portless mask.