A portable multi-purpose OSL reader for UV dosimetry at workplaces

Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) techniques are used for environmental radiation monitoring, luminescence dating and retrospective dosimetry. A portable and robust field instrument has been developed for the routine assessment of occupational exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation at workplaces. The design principles of hard- and software are described, along with preliminary measurements that illustrate the operation of the system and its capabilities.