CR-39 polymer films are irradiated to α particle for two exposure times 5 and 10 min. The set
of detectors produced in the studied films after irradiation are chemically etched for 2 h up to …

The unexpected nuclear accidents have provided a challenge for scientists and engineers to
develop sensitive detectors, especially for alpha radiation. Due to the high linear energy …

There is growing demand for the development of efficient ultrasensitive radiation detectors to
monitor the doses administered to individuals during therapeutic nuclear medicine which is …

There are villages in Rafsanjan city (Kerman, Iran) that are nearby or located on radioactive
granite rock, unfortunately. In this study, by measuring the 232 Th, 238 U and 40 K …

High energy electromagnetic radiation or heavy charged particles are extensively used for
medical treatment of certain cancers. Precise prediction or measurements of energy …

Fukushima accident has highlighted the need to intensify efforts to develop sensitive
detectors to monitor the release of alpha emitting radionuclides in the environment caused …

Commercially available polyallyl-diglycol carbonate (CR-39) track detectors have attracted
wide interest in many fields of science and technology. This is because of their low cost …

Radiation detection technologies have been applied in broad fields such as security
inspection, medical diagnosis, environment monitoring and scientific analysis. Fiber-optic …

This paper reports an increase in the optical reflectivity of two kinds of copolymers used in
contact lenses, with different proportions of silicon and fluorine derivatives, when irradiated …

Numerical calculation of efficiency and calibration factors for CR39 detectors, in the
detection of alpha particle emitted by radon gas and its progenies. A software was employed …