Determination of trap parameters for thermoluminescence glow peaks of red thermoluminescence of quartz from Japan

Abstract

Red thermoluminescence in quartz has been generally observed in samples from volcanic deposits or archaeological burnt materials. Red thermoluminescence emission quartz has gained attention as a radiation dosimeter for thermoluminescence dating due to the high-dose saturation level and long-term stability of the thermoluminescence signal. The technique for this application can be improved with an understanding of various trap parameters associated with thermoluminescence glow peaks. The repeated initial rise and computerized glow curve deconvolution methods are used to determine the number of thermoluminescence glow peaks and trap parameters for red thermoluminescence from two types of quartz (Tazawa and Yuda samples) from Japan. For both quartz samples, the glow curves were best described as a superposition of seven glow peaks with activation energies of 0.76–1.95 eV and 0.89–1.91 eV for the Tazawa and Yuda samples, respectively. These results provide useful information for the investigation of the intrinsic characteristics of quartz crystals in the research fields relevant to dating and dosimetry.