[ RadSafe ] TLD Glow Curve Question

[Sandy Perle]

On 25 Aug 2005 at 8:16, Falo, Gerald A Dr KADIX wrote:

> These discussions about background subtraction concerning TLDs and so
> on got me wondering about other spurious readings on TLDs. Do current
> TLD readers analyzed the glow curve itself to detect anomalies that
> would indicate and non-radiation related result? I recall some work
> from the mid-1980s that showed glow curves from impacts, sweat, soap,
> etc., but I don't recall if glow curve anomalies were used to
> discriminate against spurious readings.

Jerry,

Generally, one would use external software to assess glow curves for 
specific anomalies, if that were desired. However, one can generally 
determine an anomaly simply viewing the glow curve without the need 
for glow curve deconvolution.

Regards,

Sandy
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