The influence of gamma radiation on the electro-optical characteristics of CR-39 polymer

San S. E.

JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION, cilt.25, sa.1, ss.93-96, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1088/0952-4746/25/1/007
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.93-96
  • Kocaeli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The influence of gamma radiation on the electro-optical properties of CR-39 polymer has been investigated by capacitive and interferometric measurements to see the order and tendency of irradiation effects on polymer CR-39, which is commonly used in track detectors. Seven samples of thickness 760 gm and other dimensions 25 mm x 25 mm have been exposed to gamma radiation in the range of zero to 70 kGy in 10 kGy steps. Experimental results exhibit radiation-dependent degradation even at relatively low doses. Modulation of electronic properties can be exploited as an alternative diagnosis tool.