thermoluminescent dosimeter

thermoluminescent dosimeter
(TLD)
a radiation dosimeter that utilizes the ability of activated sodium fluoride to luminesce in proportion to the radiation dose to which it is exposed when it is heated. It is now a common form of radiation dosimeter for personnel monitoring.

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