Radiochromic dosimeter

Details Radiochromic dosimeter Radiochromic dosimeter

1991-08-26

1992-06-09

Fields, Carolyn E.

Radiant energy

Invisible radiation responsive nonelectric signalling

Optical change type

2504721, G01T 102

Patent

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051209691

ABSTRACT:
A radiochromic dosimeter for use as a tactical or like dosimeter for measuring absorbed ionizing, radiation dose of relatively high range. This dosimeter includes an outer barrel, a first ultraviolet light opaque, ionizing radiation transparent tube, a liquid solution of leuko dye disposed in the first tube, a second ultraviolet light opaque, ionizing radiation transparent tube, a liquid solvent disposed in the second tube, the tubes having end sealing beads, the outer barrel having end tube supports, a filter disposed next to output ends of the tubes, a lens disposed next to the filter for viewing filtered light circles, and a light adjuster for controlling light amount passing into the second tube input end.

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