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Their linear responses across doses from 0.5–7.0 mGy, energy dependence between 60 and 120 kVp, and variability in accumulated dose measurements were characterised using an ionisation chamber under K<sub>i</sub>, K<sub>e</sub>, and D measurement conditions.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The sensitivity correction factors for OSLD and RPLGD ranged from 0.96 to 1.04 (CoV: 1.99 %) and 0.90–1.06 (CoV: 3.75 %), respectively. Signal depletion per reading was −0.40 ± 0.11 % for OSLD and −0.03 ± 0.04 % for RPLGD. Over 60 days, signal fading was −6.83 ± 0.40 % for OSLD and −2.70 ± 0.20 % for RPLGD. Both dosimeters showed excellent dose–response linearity (R<sup>2</sup> > 0.995), with correction factors of 0.98–1.01 (CoV: 1.20 %) for OSLD and 1.01–1.05 (CoV: 1.95 %) for RPLGD. Beam quality correction factors ranged from 0.93 to 1.14 (CoV: 5.76 %) for OSLD and 0.87–1.07 (CoV: 5.36 %) for RPLGD, relative to 80 kVp calibration in K<sub>i</sub> condition. Reproducibility of accumulated dose readings across nine fractions was within 2.32 % and 7.96 % for OSLD and RPLGD.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>OSLD demonstrated superior uniformity and greater reproducibility in accumulated measurements of K<sub>i</sub>, K<sub>e</sub>, and D, whereas RPLGD exhibited enhanced signal stability. Both dosimeters displayed distinct characteristics, underscoring the importance of applying correction factors for accurate radiation dose measurement.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56092,"journal":{"name":"Physica Medica-European Journal of Medical Physics","volume":"136 ","pages":"Article 105030"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7000,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Dosimetric characterisation of commercial optically stimulated luminescence and tin-filtered radiophotoluminescence glass dosimeters for accurate radiation dose measurement in general radiography\",\"authors\":\"Sumalee Yabsantia , Kosuke Matsubara , Chirasak Khamfongkhruea , Sawanee Suntiwong , Nuntawat Udee , Titipong Kaewlek , Darrin Madtohed , Nobpamadsiri Boonkrachang , Pratchayakan Hompeng , Thunyarat Chusin\",\"doi\":\"10.1016/j.ejmp.2025.105030\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Accurate radiation dose measurements rely on well-characterised dosimeter properties. 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Over 60 days, signal fading was −6.83 ± 0.40 % for OSLD and −2.70 ± 0.20 % for RPLGD. Both dosimeters showed excellent dose–response linearity (R<sup>2</sup> > 0.995), with correction factors of 0.98–1.01 (CoV: 1.20 %) for OSLD and 1.01–1.05 (CoV: 1.95 %) for RPLGD. Beam quality correction factors ranged from 0.93 to 1.14 (CoV: 5.76 %) for OSLD and 0.87–1.07 (CoV: 5.36 %) for RPLGD, relative to 80 kVp calibration in K<sub>i</sub> condition. Reproducibility of accumulated dose readings across nine fractions was within 2.32 % and 7.96 % for OSLD and RPLGD.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>OSLD demonstrated superior uniformity and greater reproducibility in accumulated measurements of K<sub>i</sub>, K<sub>e</sub>, and D, whereas RPLGD exhibited enhanced signal stability. 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Dosimetric characterisation of commercial optically stimulated luminescence and tin-filtered radiophotoluminescence glass dosimeters for accurate radiation dose measurement in general radiography
Background
Accurate radiation dose measurements rely on well-characterised dosimeter properties. This study investigated the characteristics of optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters (OSLD) and tin-filtered radiophotoluminescence glass dosimeters (RPLGD) in measuring incident air kerma (Ki), entrance surface air kerma (Ke), and absorbed dose (D) during general X-ray imaging.
Methods
We evaluated the radiation sensitivity and signal stability of OSLD and RPLGD. Their linear responses across doses from 0.5–7.0 mGy, energy dependence between 60 and 120 kVp, and variability in accumulated dose measurements were characterised using an ionisation chamber under Ki, Ke, and D measurement conditions.
Results
The sensitivity correction factors for OSLD and RPLGD ranged from 0.96 to 1.04 (CoV: 1.99 %) and 0.90–1.06 (CoV: 3.75 %), respectively. Signal depletion per reading was −0.40 ± 0.11 % for OSLD and −0.03 ± 0.04 % for RPLGD. Over 60 days, signal fading was −6.83 ± 0.40 % for OSLD and −2.70 ± 0.20 % for RPLGD. Both dosimeters showed excellent dose–response linearity (R2 > 0.995), with correction factors of 0.98–1.01 (CoV: 1.20 %) for OSLD and 1.01–1.05 (CoV: 1.95 %) for RPLGD. Beam quality correction factors ranged from 0.93 to 1.14 (CoV: 5.76 %) for OSLD and 0.87–1.07 (CoV: 5.36 %) for RPLGD, relative to 80 kVp calibration in Ki condition. Reproducibility of accumulated dose readings across nine fractions was within 2.32 % and 7.96 % for OSLD and RPLGD.
Conclusions
OSLD demonstrated superior uniformity and greater reproducibility in accumulated measurements of Ki, Ke, and D, whereas RPLGD exhibited enhanced signal stability. Both dosimeters displayed distinct characteristics, underscoring the importance of applying correction factors for accurate radiation dose measurement.
期刊介绍:
Physica Medica, European Journal of Medical Physics, publishing with Elsevier from 2007, provides an international forum for research and reviews on the following main topics:
Medical Imaging
Radiation Therapy
Radiation Protection
Measuring Systems and Signal Processing
Education and training in Medical Physics
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