Passive Dosimeter Based on BaBrF:Tm3+ Phosphor for γ-ray Dosimetry

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https://doi.org/10.26713/jamcnp.v9i1.1957

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TLDs, Thermoluminescence, Dosimetry, Phosphor, Radiation

Abstract

Thulium (Tm3+) ions doped Barium Bromide Fluoride (BaBrF) samples were synthesized successfully through the solid-state diffusion method. The crystal structure and phase purity of the synthesized sample were examined by Powder X-Ray Diffraction (PXRD) analysis. Dosimetric properties of γ-ray exposed samples of BaBrF:Tm3+ investigated. To obtain the maximum Thermoluminescence (TL) sensitivity of the material, the dopant concentration level and annealing temperature were optimized. It is observed that the dopant concentration 2.0 mol% of Tm3+ and the annealing at 673 K temperature the phosphor material exhibits maximum TL intensity. The γ-Ray dose-response, fading of the TL signal, and kinetic parameters of the TL glow curve were also investigated. TL sensitivity of the BaBrF:Tm3+ phosphor compared to the commercially available CaSO4:Dy (TLD-900) dosimeter used for radiation measurement. On the basis of their promising dosimetric characteristics, it can become a good TL dosimeter for passive dosimetry of high energy γ-ray radiation.

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2022-06-30
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Yadav, S., Singh, M., Vidhani, . B., Kumar, A., & Sahare, P. (2022). Passive Dosimeter Based on BaBrF:Tm3+ Phosphor for γ-ray Dosimetry. Journal of Atomic, Molecular, Condensed Matter and Nano Physics, 9(1), 31–39. https://doi.org/10.26713/jamcnp.v9i1.1957

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2022)

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