The quest for new thermoluminescence and optically stimulated luminescence materials

The quest for new thermoluminescence and optically stimulated luminescence materials: Needs, strategies and pitfalls

Yukihara, Eduardo G. (Paul Scherrer Institut)
bos, A.J.J. (TU Delft RST/Fundamental Aspects of Materials and Energy)
Bilski, Paweł (Polish Academy of Sciences, PL, Kraków)
McKeever, Stephen W.S. (Oklahoma State University)

2022

The quest for new materials for thermoluminescence (TL) and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dosimetry continues to be a central line of research in luminescence dosimetry, occupying many groups and investigators, and is the topic of many publications. Nevertheless, it has also been a research area with many pitfalls, slow advances in our understanding of the luminescence processes, and rare improvements over existing materials. Therefore, this paper reviews the status of the field with the goal of addressing some fundamental questions: Is there a need for new luminescence materials for TL/OSL dosimetry? Can these materials be designed and, if so, are there strategies or rules that can be followed? What are the common pitfalls and how can they be avoided? By discussing these questions, we hope to contribute to a more guided approach to the development of new luminescent materials for dosimetry applications.

Dosimetry
Optically stimulated luminescence
Synthesis
Thermoluminescence

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radmeas.2022.106846

1350-4487

Radiation Measurements, 158

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© 2022 Eduardo G. Yukihara, A.J.J. bos, Paweł Bilski, Stephen W.S. McKeever