Book description
Optically stimulated luminescence has developed into one of the leading
optical techniques for the measurement and detection of ionizing
radiation. This text covers, in a readable manner, advanced modern
applications of the technique, how it can play a useful role in
different areas of dosimetry and how to approach the challenges
presented when working with optically stimulated luminescence.
The six chapters are as follows:
- Introduction, including a short history of OSL and details of
successful applications
- Theory and Practical Aspects
- Personal Dosimetry
- Space Dosimetry
- Medical Dosimetry
- Other Applications and Concepts, including retrospective and
accident dosimetry, environmental monitoring and UV dosimetry
Throughout the book, the underlying theory is discussed on an
as-needed basis for a complete understanding of the phenomena, but
with an emphasis of the practical applications of the technique. The
authors also give background information and relevant key references
on each method, inviting the reader to explore deeper into the subject independently.
Postgraduates, researchers, and those involved with radiation
dosimetry will find this book particularly useful. The material is
both relevant and accessible for both specialists and those new to the
field, therefore is fundamental to any academic interested in modern
advances of the subject.
Stephen W. S. McKeever
is Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer at Oklahoma
State University (USA). He is also a Regents Professor in the department
of physics. He was named a Noble Research Fellow in Optical Materials
in 1987. Professor McKeever was also named the MOST (More Oklahoma
Science and Technology) Chair of Experimental Physics in 1999. He is
widely known for his research in optically stimulated luminescence (OSL)
and thermoluminescence (TL) with specific applications to radiation
dosimetry. Major accomplishments in recent years include leading a
research team that the developed optically stimulated luminescence as a
means of personal radiation dosimetry. The patented technology was used
commercially to develop a radiation dosimeter system currently used
worldwide. His special interests are space radiation dosimetry to
monitor radiation doses to astronauts on long-duration space flights,
such as a manned mission to Mars. He has authored or co-authored over
180 scientific publications and five books.
Eduardo G. Yukihara is an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State
University. He has been involved with research on OSL since 2000, and
his research group currently focuses on the development of the OSL
technique in various fields such as space dosimetry, medical
dosimetry, accident dosimetry, neutron dosimetry, as well as
investigations in basic properties of OSL materials. He has presented
material relating to this book to students in short courses,
colloquia, a conference summer school, and invited conference
presentations. In addition, he has been invited to write a review
paper on applications of OSL in medicine and biology to the journal
Physics in Medicine and Biology.
