EPR/Homotaurine: A possible dosimetry system for high doses

An EPR investigation of radiation induced radicals in Homotaurine revealed that there are two types of radicals produced after exposure to gamma radiation (60Co). EPR spectra were recorded and analyzed; also the microwave power saturation curves for both radicals were studied. The effect of change in modulation amplitude on peak-to-peak signal height and line width was investigated; this is in addition to the evaluation of energy dependence parameters compared to soft tissue and alanine dosimeters. Response of Homotaurine to different radiation doses (0.5 kGy-50 kGy) was studied and found to follow a linear relationship. Radiation induced radicals in Homotaurine persisted and showed a noticeable stability over 30 days following irradiation. It was found that Homotaurine possesses good dosimetric properties using EPR spectroscopy in high doses and is characterized by its simple spectrum.