Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Investigative Techniques [E05] » Radiometry » Radiation Monitoring » Thermoluminescent Dosimetry
Health Care [N] » Environment and Public Health [N06] » Public Health » Radiologic Health » Radiation Monitoring » Thermoluminescent Dosimetry
Description
The use of a device composed of thermoluminescent material for measuring exposure to IONIZING RADIATION. The thermoluminescent material emits light when heated. The amount of light emitted is proportional to the amount of ionizing radiation to which the material has been exposed. MeSH
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