Thermoluminescence of Solids

by S. W. S. McKeever

Overview

McKeever gives us a comprehensive survey of thermoluminescence, an important, versatile, and widely-used experimental technique. Bringing together previously isolated specialized approaches, he stresses the importance of the solid state aspects of the phenomenon and links these to applications in dating, dosimetry, and geology. The book contains chapters on analysis and special properties, on instrumentation, and on the variety of defect reaction—using the alkali halides and SiO2 as examples—that can take place within a material to yield thermoluminescence. Three chapters concerning applications discuss the features of the solid state reactions to explain some of the properties observed in practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521368117
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	10/27/1988
Series:	Cambridge Solid State Science Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	392
Product dimensions:	5.55(w) x 8.54(h) x 1.06(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Theoretical background; 3. Thermoluminescence analysis; 4. Additional factors governing thermoluminescence; 5. Defects and thermolumienscence; 6. Thermoluminescence dosimetry (TLD); 7. Thermoluminescence dating; 8. Geological applications; 9. Instrumentation; Appendices; References; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"...an excellent, critical introduction to the subject..." Nature

"...a fine book, clearly written and well-illustrated." Radiation Protection Dosimetry

From the Publisher

McKeever (physics, Oklahoma State U.) presents a comprehensive survey of the topic. The book contains chapters on analysis and special properties, on instrumentation, and on the variety of defect reactions that can take place within a material to yield thermoluminescence. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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