Monitoring Radiation Exposure Flashcards
1
Q
3 Types of monitoring devices
A
Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL), Thermoluminescent Dosimeters (TLDs), Film Badges
2
Q
OSL use what to record the dose
A
Aluminum oxide stores energy that is released when exposed to a laser
3
Q
TLDs use what to record the dose
A
lithium fluoride crystals that is released when heated
4
Q
Film badges use what to measure the dose
A
Film with filters of aluminum and copper
5
Q
Which type of measuring devise is sensitive to temperature and humidity?
A
Film badge
6
Q
Two types of area monitoring devices?
A
Handheld Ionization chamber & Geiger-Mueller Detector
7
Q
Handheld ionization chamber measures what?
A
Radiation in an area
8
Q
Geiger-Mueller detector measures what?
A
Radioactive particles
