The response behaviour of LiF:Mg,Cu,P thermoluminescence dosimeters to high-energy electron beams used in radiotherapy

• Published in: Physics in medicine & biology Vol. 40; no. 2; pp. 211 - 220
• Main Authors: Bartolotta, A, Brai, M, Caputo, V, Liberto, R Di, Mariano, D Di, Ferrara, G, Puccio, P, Santamaria, A S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 01.02.1995; Institute of Physics
• Subjects: Biological and medical sciences; Humans; Medical sciences; Models, Theoretical; Radiation therapy and radiosensitizing agent; Radiotherapy, High-Energy; Thermoluminescent Dosimetry; Time Factors; Treatment with physical agents; Treatment. General aspects; Tumors; Performance evaluation; Human; Test objet; Electron beam; Radiotherapy; In vitro; In vivo; Quality assurance; Radiation dose; High energy; Apparatus; Dosimetry; Therapeutic protocol; Thermoluminescence

To ensure the effectiveness of radiation-therapy treatments, both in-phantom and in-patient reliable dose measurements are required. Thermoluminescence dosimeters are used commonly for both applications. Among the various available materials, the relatively new LiF:Mg,Cu,P phosphor is a suitable can...