Dielectric plastics as high exposure gamma-ray detectors

Abstract

Abstract Dielectric plastics are being developed as high exposure dosimeters. The principle of operation is based on the relationship between the absorbed dose and the increased chemical reactivity of these dielectric solids. Polycarbonate plastics can be utilized in measuring absorbed dose in the range of about 107-109 rads. The advantages of the technique lie in the low cost of the detectors, ease of data readout, and high degree of reproducibility achievable. It is hoped that the method can be extended to include the dosimetry of massive doses of soft, low penetrating power X- or γ-radiations.