Re: Cyclotron/Accelerator Monitoring Information

[sergio fierman <sergio@bgumail.bgu.ac.il>]

Dear Sandy,

For personnel neutron dosimetry I would suggest the personnel dosimetry 

based on the CR-39 track detector, that has an excellent response down to 

200 Kev neutrons.

Sergio

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 Sergio Faermann Ph.D.                      Tel: 972 - 7 -6 400682/6403301
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 Institute of Oncology                      E-mail: sergio@bgumail.bgu.ac.il
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On Sun, 3 Nov 1996, Sandy Perle wrote:

> I am interested in broadening my information knowledge base regarding 
> cyclotron/accelerator monitoring issues. I am specifically interested 
> in the following:
> 
> 1. Issues / concerns with respect to both personnel and area 
>     monitoring
> 
> 2. Energy spectra and radiation types to be measured
> 
> 3. Typical exposure levels measured around and within a typical 
>      facility
> 
> 4. Normal complement of individuals monitored
> 
> My only involvement with this type of monitoring was when I was 
> involved with the State of Florida and assessed the medical cyclotron 
> located in Miami Beach, FL, but that was back in the 1971-75 time 
> frame, and much has changed since then.
> 
> I would appreciate any information and will be happy to call you to 
> discuss these questions. Please e-mail me at my address listed below.
> 
> Thanks for your assistance.
> 
> Sandy Perle
> Director, Technical Operations
> ICN Dosimetry Division
> Office: (800) 548-5100 Ext. 2306 
> Fax: (714) 668-3149
> 
> E-Mail: sandyfl@ix.netcom.com    
>