Effect of co-doping of lithium on the dosimetric properties of dysprosium-doped sodium borate glass system

The effect of lithium (Li) as a co-dopant on the Thermoluminescence (TL) properties of dysprosium-doped sodium borate (NB: Dy) exposed to two radiation sources (linear accelerator and Gamma-ray from Co-60) is reported in this study. The results showed an enhancement in the TL intensity with the increment of lithium to NB: Dy. Promising dosimetric properties were recorded; glow curve with simple and prominent peak, high signal stability and simple annealing process. Furthermore, the phosphor is reusable and high dose linearity range (up to 10(3) Gy). The current results propose the using of the new dosimeter in different dosimetric applications.