Continuous wavelength and linear modulation optically stimulated luminescence characteristics of beta-irradiated ZrO2

T. Rivera, J. Azoŕn, C. Furetta, C. Falcony, M. Garća, E. Mart́nez

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Abstract

The Continuous Wavelength Optically Stimulated Luminescence (CW-OSL) and Linear Modulation Optically Stimulated Luminescence (LM-OSL) of ZrO2 after irradiation with beta particles were studied. A typical OSL decay of light intensity showed a dependence on illumination time. The LM-OSL curve showed a maximum approximately at 41s of illumination time. The LM-OSL curve of ZrO2 showed an initial peak followed by a long tail one. The OSL signal showed more than one component. Plotted data as a function of absorbed dose showed linear behavior from 10 to 200 Gy from 90Sr/ 90Y beta source. The present work summarizes the experimental results obtained for the OSL characteristics of ZrO2 after beta irradiation in order to use it as a beta particles detector. A comparison between CW-OSL and LM-OSL characteristics are also presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)146-149
Number of pages4
JournalNuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Volume514
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Nov 2003
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 4th International Conference on Radiation (RESMDDo2) -
Duration: 10 Jul 200212 Jul 2002

Keywords

  • Beta radiation
  • OSL
  • ZrO

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