Patent classifications
G01T1/105
RADIATION MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD
Provided are a radiation measurement device and method that allow stable radiation measurement as compared with the prior art. The radiation measurement device includes a radiation detection unit 1 having a scintillator, an optical transmission member 21 for transmitting an optical signal generated in the radiation detection unit, and a signal processing unit 3 for calculating a radiation dose from the optical signal transmitted. The signal processing unit includes a compensation unit 7 for obtaining an optical transmission loss amount from a change in wavelength spectrum in the optical signal caused by radiation acting on the optical transmission member and performs compensation-control on the optical transmission loss amount, and outputs a compensated signal.
A DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE DOSE DELIVERED THROUGH A RADIOSENSITIVE FILM UNDER EXPOSURE TO IONIZING RADIATIONS
The invention relates to a device for measuring the dose delivered through a radiosensitive film under exposure to ionizing radiations, to a system comprising such device and to the use of such device. More particularly, the device comprises a reflection film; at least one light source; a radiosensitive film; and an optical sensor system comprising a 2-D array of one or more photoresistor units and/or semiconductor units. The present invention also relates to a system comprising the device previously described; a readout integrated circuit unit connected to the optical sensor system of the device; and a processing unit connected to the readout integrated circuit. The present invention also relates to the use of a device as previously described.
A DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE DOSE DELIVERED THROUGH A RADIOSENSITIVE FILM UNDER EXPOSURE TO IONIZING RADIATIONS
The invention relates to a device for measuring the dose delivered through a radiosensitive film under exposure to ionizing radiations, to a system comprising such device and to the use of such device. More particularly, the device comprises a reflection film; at least one light source; a radiosensitive film; and an optical sensor system comprising a 2-D array of one or more photoresistor units and/or semiconductor units. The present invention also relates to a system comprising the device previously described; a readout integrated circuit unit connected to the optical sensor system of the device; and a processing unit connected to the readout integrated circuit. The present invention also relates to the use of a device as previously described.
SENSOR AND SENSOR DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A RADIATION DOSE, READ-OUT DEVICE FOR READING OUT A SENSOR, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A RADIATION DOSE
A sensor and a sensing device for determining a radiation dose, a readout device for reading out a sensor, and a method for determining a radiation dose, the sensor (110) comprising: an organic material, the organic material having a radiation dose-dependent light emission characteristic such that a characteristic light emission is generated from the organic material once the organic material has accumulated a radiation dose greater than a threshold radiation dose characteristic (172), the sensor (110) being further configured such that a difference of the threshold radiation dose characteristic (172) and a radiation dose accumulated in the material represents a to-be-determined radiation dose.
SENSOR AND SENSOR DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A RADIATION DOSE, READ-OUT DEVICE FOR READING OUT A SENSOR, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A RADIATION DOSE
A sensor and a sensing device for determining a radiation dose, a readout device for reading out a sensor, and a method for determining a radiation dose, the sensor (110) comprising: an organic material, the organic material having a radiation dose-dependent light emission characteristic such that a characteristic light emission is generated from the organic material once the organic material has accumulated a radiation dose greater than a threshold radiation dose characteristic (172), the sensor (110) being further configured such that a difference of the threshold radiation dose characteristic (172) and a radiation dose accumulated in the material represents a to-be-determined radiation dose.
Fibre coupled luminescent bead dosimeter
A dosimeter for recording a level of radiation exposure, and a reader for measuring the level of radiation recorded by the dosimeter, are disclosed. In some embodiments the dosimeter comprises at least one luminescent bead coupled to a fibre. The reader comprises a means for holding the dosimeter, stimulating means for stimulating a region of the dosimeter to cause luminescence, and a light detector for measuring intensity of light produced by the at least one bead during heating. In some embodiments the reader can be configured to record readings from a dosimeter comprising a fibre without beads. A system comprising the dosimeter and reader is disclosed. Methods of using the dosimeter, reader and system are also disclosed.
RADIATION DOSIMETRY USING A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE
Described herein are devices for radiation dosimetry. An example device includes a storage phosphor element configured to absorb and store ionizing radiation; a light source configured to excite the storage phosphor element; a photodetector configured to capture light emission from the storage phosphor element; and a computing device including a processor and a memory operably coupled to the processor, the memory having computer-executable instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to correlate an intensity of the light emission captured by the photodetector to a radiation dosage.
RADIATION DOSIMETRY USING A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE
Described herein are devices for radiation dosimetry. An example device includes a storage phosphor element configured to absorb and store ionizing radiation; a light source configured to excite the storage phosphor element; a photodetector configured to capture light emission from the storage phosphor element; and a computing device including a processor and a memory operably coupled to the processor, the memory having computer-executable instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to correlate an intensity of the light emission captured by the photodetector to a radiation dosage.
PACKAGE IRRADIATION DOSE SENSOR
A radiation dose sensor that measures a radiation dose of a biocontainer formed for a first material includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a film. The first electrode has a plurality of first fingers. And the second electrode has a plurality of second fingers. The fingers of the first electrode extend towards and are interdigitated with the fingers of the second electrode that extend towards the first electrode with gaps formed between the first and second fingers. The film coats the interdigitated fingers and is disposed within the gaps. The film is formed of a second material that is similar to the first material that forms the biocontainer.
FIBRE COUPLED LUMINESCENT BEAD DOSIMETER
A dosimeter for recording a level of radiation exposure, and a reader for measuring the level of radiation recorded by the dosimeter, are disclosed. In some embodiments the dosimeter comprises at least one luminescent bead coupled to a fibre. The reader comprises a means for holding the dosimeter, stimulating means for stimulating a region of the dosimeter to cause luminescence, and a light detector for measuring intensity of light produced by the at least one bead during heating. In some embodiments the reader can be configured to record readings from a dosimeter comprising a fibre without beads. A system comprising the dosimeter and reader is disclosed. Methods of using the dosimeter, reader and system are also disclosed.