Optical fibre luminescence sensor for real-time radiotherapy dosimetry

S. O'Keeffe, A. P. Santhanam, N. Agazaryan, D. McCarthy, P. Woulfe, J. Cronin, E. Lewis

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Abstract

A plastic optical fibre, coated with a terbium-doped gadolinium oxysulfide phosphor (Gd2O2S:Tb) is presented. The paper presents the sensor's response to a range of known radiotherapy exposure patterns and characterises its response to varying energy levels and dose rates.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplied Industrial Optics
Subtitle of host publicationSpectroscopy, Imaging and Metrology, AIO 2013
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781557529756
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventApplied Industrial Optics: Spectroscopy, Imaging and Metrology, AIO 2013 - Arlington, VA, United States
Duration: 23 Jun 201327 Jun 2013

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceApplied Industrial Optics: Spectroscopy, Imaging and Metrology, AIO 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityArlington, VA
Period23/06/1327/06/13

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