Extraction of Calibration Factors for Thermoluminescent Dosimeters Before Routine Use: Experimental Process Management

Nami Yeyin; Osman Günay; Mustafa Demir, Ph.d.

doi:10.17776/csj.1825940

Extraction of Calibration Factors for Thermoluminescent Dosimeters Before Routine Use: Experimental Process Management

Abstract

Abstract: This study evaluates the calibration processes of lithium fluoride-based TLD-100 dosimeters (LiF: Mg, Ti) before routine use. TLD-100 dosimeters are preferred in medical and environmental dosimetry due to their wide dose range, tissue equivalence, and energy-independent response. A method based on Element Correction Coefficients (ECC) was developed to minimize individual response variations among TLDs. The research, conducted jointly by Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty and Radkor Dosimetry Laboratory, analyzed 72 TLDs, selecting 20 golden dosimeters for calibration. The TLD-100 dosimeters are composed of LiF:(Mg, Ti) and possess tissue-equivalent density. They are square-shaped with a crystalline structure and dimensions of 3 × 3 × 0.9 mm. These golden dosimeters were identified with a sensitivity deviation of ±1%, and a calibration curve was established (R²=0.9994). Results showed that using golden dosimeters significantly enhanced measurement accuracy. Moreover, no significant differences were found between golden dosimeters and other TLDs (p>0.05). The study examined the energy dependence, signal stability, and calibration methods of TLD-100 dosimeters in detail. Findings highlighted that calibration processes improve the accuracy and reliability of dosimetry measurements. Future studies are recommended to compare various TLD types and develop more sophisticated calibration protocols. Keywords: Thermoluminescence, Dosimeter, Calibration

Keywords

Thermoluminescence, Dosimeter, Calibration

Ethical Statement

: The conducted research is not related to either human or animal use.

Thanks

We would like to thank Dr. Osman Şamil Gürdal, the director of RADKOR Dosimetry Laboratory, for his contributions to the acquisition and calibration of the TLDs used in this study.

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Nami Yeyin ^*
0000-0003-0262-4020
Türkiye

Osman Günay
0000-0003-0760-5540
Türkiye

Mustafa Demir, Ph.d.
0000-0002-9813-1628
Türkiye

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June 29, 2026

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Yeyin, Nami, Osman Günay, and Mustafa Demir, Ph.d. 2026. “Extraction of Calibration Factors for Thermoluminescent Dosimeters Before Routine Use: Experimental Process Management”. Cumhuriyet Science Journal 47 (3): 566-73. https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.1825940.

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1.Nami Yeyin, Osman Günay, Mustafa Demir, Ph.d. Extraction of Calibration Factors for Thermoluminescent Dosimeters Before Routine Use: Experimental Process Management. CSJ. 2026 Jun. 1;47(3):566-73. doi:10.17776/csj.1825940

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