Fluorescent nuclear track detector technology – A new way to do passive solid state dosimetry

This paper is a review of the latest progress in development of the next generation luminescent dosimetry technique-Fluorescent Nuclear Track Detectors (FNTD) that have important advantages in measuring fast neutrons and high energy heavy charge particles. New Mg-doped aluminum oxide crystals and novel imaging instrumentation for FNTD technology are discussed with regard to application in mixed neutron-gamma fields, medical dosimetry and radiobiological research. Dosimetric characteristics of new detectors are summarized.