| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5498628 | Physica Medica | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Performance comparison of selected photodiodes for usage as radiation detectors for radio-protection is presented. In this study, based on the criteria of minimum sensitive area of 5 mm2, minimum half angle 60° and low cost, four commercial photodiodes are selected for evaluation: SFH205, SFH206, BPW34, and BPX90F. Photodiodes are low cost, small volume and lightweight detectors. As an electronic transducer, photodiode detector is an attractive approach for the development of low power portable electronic dosimeter for direct-reading real-time radiation dose measurement. The devices have been studied with respect to sensitivity (efficiency) in X-rays and gamma rays detection, repeatability and linearity in air kerma.
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Authors
Charles N.P. Oliveira, Helen J. Khoury, Edval J.P. Santos,