LR115Detektoren

LR115Detektoren are radiation detectors that utilize a cellulose nitrate film as their sensitive material. This film, when exposed to ionizing radiation, undergoes a latent track formation process. Subsequent chemical etching of the film reveals these tracks as visible pits or pores, which can then be counted. The number of tracks is proportional to the absorbed radiation dose. LR115 detectors are particularly sensitive to alpha particles and fast neutrons. They have found applications in various fields, including environmental monitoring, personal dosimetry, and nuclear physics research. Their solid-state nature makes them robust and reliable under different environmental conditions. The detection process involves exposing the detector to the radiation source, followed by a chemical etching step, usually with a concentrated solution of sodium hydroxide, and finally microscopic observation to count the etched tracks. The energy of the incident radiation and the etching conditions influence the size and density of the detected tracks. This makes LR115 detectors a versatile tool for a range of radiation measurement tasks.