Tactical Gamma and Fast Neutron Dosimetry with Leuko Dye Optical Waveguides.

Abstract

Ionizing radiation-induced changes in the refractive index of radiochromic dye solution results in a novel dosimetry system with a very wide dynamic range. This approach is adaptable to personnel dosimetry and to Army tactical dosimetry.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 18, 1982
Accession Number
ADA117308

Entities

People

  • Stanley Kronenberg

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Dose Rate
  • Dosimeters
  • Dosimetry
  • Dynamic Range
  • Fast Neutrons
  • Gamma Rays
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Light Sources
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Nuclear Radiation
  • Optical Waveguides
  • Optics
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Effects
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Physics

Readers

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  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.