Radiation Dosimetry Phosphors: Synthesis, Mechanisms, Properties and Analysis

Radiation Dosimetry Phosphors is a comprehensive book that discusses the synthesis, properties, and applications of materials used for radiation dosimetry. It reviews the appropriate phosphor materials for various techniques and highlights the commercially available phosphors in the medical field. Researchers are continuously developing new materials and improving existing ones for different dosimetry applications. The book provides an overview of the available phosphors, synthesis methods, mechanisms, emerging trends, and challenges in developing radiation dosimetry materials. It is valuable for academia, R&D laboratories, and practitioners in materials science and engineering, as well as radiation and dosimetry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Radiation Dosimetry Phosphors is a comprehensive guide that delves into the synthesis, properties, and applications of materials employed in radiation dosimetry. It provides a comprehensive review of the most suitable phosphor materials for various radiation dosimetry techniques. The book offers detailed descriptions of the available phosphors used commercially in the medical field for dose measurements. While radiation dosimetry phosphors are readily accessible in the market, ongoing efforts by the global research community are dedicated to developing new materials or enhancing existing ones used in diverse fields, encompassing low to high radiation levels. Furthermore, researchers are actively engaged in the development of dosimetric phosphors for OSL, ML, LL, and RPL dosimetry. This book serves as a comprehensive overview of the available phosphors, cost-effective synthesis methods, underlying mechanisms, emerging trends, and emerging challenges in the field of developing novel materials for radiation dosimetry. It is an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers working in academia and R&D laboratories within the disciplines of materials science and engineering, as well as practitioners involved in radiation and dosimetry.

Weight: 1000g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323854719