Dosimetric use of thermoluminescence in cement in the event of nuclear accidents and in radiation shielding

Ionizing radiation induces thermoluminescence in a large number of crystalline substances. Response linearity, reproducibility, a moderate fading, independence of energy values, etc. are determining factors in the use of this phenomenon for dosimetric purposes. Its possible practical application was examined in the case of cement with reference to gamma dosimetry in the event of nuclear accidents and the determination of transmission and buiidup factors in the case of concrete shields. Data obtained in a series of tests indicating the practical interest of this use of thermoluminescence are presented. (auth)