Thermally stimulated luminescence properties of transparent ceramics for personal dosimetry

Abstract

Transparent ceramics have attracted attention as a new optical material that can replace glasses and single crystals. In this study, we investigated the application of transparent ceramics as dosimeter materials. Specifically, thermally stimulated luminescence (TSL) properties of MgO, Al2O3, and CaF2: Mn transparent ceramics were evaluated in comparison with those of single crystals and opaque ceramics. As a result, transparent ceramics of three chemical compositions exhibited the highest TSL intensity.