Abstract
In this study, the thermoluminescence (TL) characteristics and X-ray radiation response properties of 35CaO–15Al2O3–50B2O3:xTb4O7 (x = 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, and 4.0 mol%) glasses were evaluated. These glasses, prepared by a conventional quenching method, were transparent and non-hygroscopic. The TL spectra showed a green band emission (400–600 nm) arising from 4fn–4fn forbidden transitions of the Tb3+ ions. A TL glow peak was observed at 360 K in all the glasses at different Tb concentrations. Among them, the 1.0, 2.0, and 4.0 mol% Tb-doped glasses exhibited excellent linearity over the 1.0 mGy–10 Gy irradiation dose range. The TL peak intensity decreased to ∼60% after 1 h, ∼45% after 24 h and ∼30% after 72 h.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 24-28 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Optical Materials |
Volume | 87 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 Jan |
Keywords
- Dosimetry
- Thermoluminescence
- Trapping
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Spectroscopy
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering