Radiation dosimeters are important for people working with radioactive isotopes, as in analytical research laboratories, in nuclear medical applications, in medical X-ray imaging, in nuclear power-stations, or in non-destructive testing of materials by ionizing radiation. They need to know their received radiation dose and need to be warned when threshold values are exceeded. Another area where personal radiation doses are important is in the exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light (UV-A , UV-B, and UV-C). Dose detection can be helpful for skin protection and damage prevention.

A personal radiation dosimeter was developed that is reusable, inexpensive, and worn on personal clothing. The radiation dosimeter can be used for UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C light, and for X-ray and radioactive radiation.

The Personal Radiation Dosimeter is worn on personal clothing to detect all types of UV light, as well as X-ray and radioactive radiation.
It can be used to detect any radiation with wavelengths

The dosimeter can be equipped with filters for simultaneous quantification of radiation of different energies. Alternatively, filters can be built in to differentiate between radiation of different energies.

This technology is offered by AGFA-Gevaert NV. For more information, view the yet2.com TechPak at http://info.hotims.com/28055-156 .