研究目的
To review the advancements and applications of silica glass optical fibers in radiation dosimetry, focusing on their fabrication, materials, structures, and performance in various medical and non-medical applications.
研究成果
Silica optical fibers, both doped and undoped, exhibit highly favorable dosimetric characteristics for a wide range of applications, from medical dosimetry to industrial and space dosimetry. Despite some limitations, their small dimensions, water resistance, and good spatial resolution make them promising candidates for future developments in radiation dosimetry.
研究不足
The limitations include the fading of thermoluminescence signals over time, the need for tissue-equivalent materials for accurate dosimetry in medical applications, and the challenges in achieving linear dose response over a wide therapeutic dose range.