Automated Spectral Manipulation and Data Analysis for EPR Dosimetry of Teeth

Abstract

A method for automating the spectral manipulation and data analysis procedures for EPR dosimetry of teeth is presented. The method is shown to correlate with conventional spectral peak-to-peak values to within 10 mGy for the reconstructed doses. Paired difference t-test data show that definitive systematic differences exist but that these effects on the reconstructed dose accuracy and precision are negligible for typical applications in tooth enamel EPR dosimetry. The algorithm is written in Hypercard© script for Macintosh computers but could be -implemented on other platforms.