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A pocket dosimeter is an ion chamber that measures radiation exposure using a quartz fiber and an external charger to create a positive charge. It provides instant readings of radiation dose in Roentgen (R) and is available in various ranges for X and gamma rays, with digital versions offering a dose measurement range of 10 µSv to 100 mSv. The main advantage is its ability to give immediate feedback on radiation exposure, which is crucial for personnel safety in varying radiation environments.

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Pocket

A pocket dosimeter is an ion chamber that measures radiation exposure using a quartz fiber and an external charger to create a positive charge. It provides instant readings of radiation dose in Roentgen (R) and is available in various ranges for X and gamma rays, with digital versions offering a dose measurement range of 10 µSv to 100 mSv. The main advantage is its ability to give immediate feedback on radiation exposure, which is crucial for personnel safety in varying radiation environments.

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POCKET DOSIMETER

> Pocket dosimeter is an ion chamber with


a quartz fiber suspended with in an air filled
chamber
> It has a built-in capacitance which can be
charged by an external potential (charger).
> The positive charge is placed on the wire
frame, by means of the charger.
> The quartz fiber is bent away from the
frame due to columbic repulsion.
> This can be visible through an optical lens
system upon which an exposure scale is
superimposed.
> These dosimeters should be fully charged
prior to their use, so that the initial reading
of the dosimeter is set at zero.
> When exposed to radiation, ion pairs are
produced in the air.
> These ion pairs partially neutralize the
positive charge, reducing the columbic
repulsion.

> The wire frame that can be seen as down


range excursion of the hair line fiber on the
exposure scale (graticule).
> The movement of the quartz fiber is
proportional to the radiation exposure,
which is measured in Roentgen (R).
> The Roentgen is the unit of exposure =
2.58 x 10-4 C/kg. The dose in air can be
calculated from the exposure, where 1R
exposure is equal to 8.76 mGy (0.876 rad) of
air dose.
> The dosimeter is available in different
ranges varying from 0-200 mR, 0-500 mR, 0-
5 R, 0-20 R, 0-200 R, and 0-600 R, for
measurement of X and gamma rays.
> It can detect photon energies from 20 keV-
2 MeV.
> These dosimeters are available both in
analog and digital types.
> Digital dosimeters use either GM tubes or
diodes and solid state electronics.
> The dose measurement range of digital
pocket dosimeter is 10 µSv to 100 mSv.
> For personnel monitoring, smallest range
(0-200 mR) should be employed.
>The main advantage of pocket dosimetér
lies in its ability to provide instant on the
spot check of radiation dose received by
the personnel
> Film and TLD will not show accumulated
exposure immediately.
> In addition to the regular film badges, the
radiation doses received by the radiation
worker can be assessed by wearing a
pocket dosimeter, which gives
instantaneous radiation exposure.
> This is very useful in non-routine work, in
which the radiation levels vary considerably
and may be quite hazardous, e.g. cardiac
catheterization laboratory.
> Suitable protective measures can be
undertaken immediately to minimize future
exposures.
> The dose can be read off directly by the
person during or after any radiation work.
> The accuracy of the pocket dosimeter is
about ±10%. Pocket dosimeters are small in
size and easy to use and do not provide
permanent record.
> Sudden mechanical shock may result in
wrong reading. Hence, these dosimeters
should be handled with care so as to
indicate reliable reading of the doses
received.

Types of dosimeters:
> Charge collection devices: radiation
energy is converted to electric charge
(either directly or indirectly) and the
dosimeter converts this charge into a signal
output
▪ gas-filled collectors
▪ scintillation detectors
▪ solid-state detectors
> Other type: devices made of material that
changes on exposure to radiation energy
▪ photographic film
▪ Thermoluminescent detectors (TLD)
▪ optically stimulated luminescent
detectors (OSL)

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