Thermoluminescence Output Research Articles

Comparison of TL characteristics of natural quartz and zircon.

The dosimetry of different minerals is carried out to investigate the dose received by the population in case of a nuclear accident. Retrospective dosimetry is a field where there is a continuous search to find new materials. Beach sand minerals, namely quartz and zircon, were exposed to beta and gamma radiation and studied separately. A comparison of the thermoluminescence (TL) output of different peaks of quartz for beta and gamma was studied. Comparison of quartz peaks with the TL output of zircon peaks was carried out. TL output for a constant dose of gamma is always higher compared to the TL output received due to beta.

Thermoluminescence properties of the rock naturally annealed for thousands of years by flames from the earth's inner layers.

The gas leak in Chimaera near Çıralı, Antalya, has been active for thousands of years. It is also known to be the source of the first Olympic flame in the Hellenistic period. The sample taken from the Chimaere seepage annealed for thousands of years was determined to be calcite-magnesian (Ca, Mg)O3 . In this study, thermoluminescence (TL) properties of calcite-magnesian annealed for thousands of years in the fire caused by methane gas were investigated for particle size, dose-response, heating rate, and fading experiments. It exhibits a clear TL glow curve with two distinct peaks positioned at 160 and 330°C, and its shape is not affected by variation in applied dose and reproduciility of experiment. There is a wide linear relationship between TL output and applied dose up to 614 Gy. Although the positions of the TL peaks are stable with the cycle of measurement, a poor reusability was observed in terms of the area under the TL glow curve and peak intensity.

The energy dependence of BaSO4: Eu nanophosphors for thermoluminescence dosimetry of orthovoltage X-rays and low energy protons

Accurate dosimetry of ionizing radiation requires careful consideration of the absorption properties of the dosimeter material in question. The energy dependence of a dosimeter signifies the variation in dosimeter signal per absorbed dose to water with radiation type and energy. The nanophosphor BaSO4: Eu is a radiosensitive material for thermoluminescence (TL) dosimetry. However, the energy dependence of the material for orthovoltage X-rays and low energy protons has not previously been investigated, which is the purpose of the current work. We irradiated BaSO4 doped with 0.5 mol% of europium with 100, 160 and 225 kV X-rays and 2 and 9 MeV protons. Co-60 γ-rays were used for reference irradiation. Absolute dose-to-water dosimetry was ensured with an ion chamber. Delivered calibration doses ranged from 0.01 to about 2 Gy. TL output was measured at a heating rate of 5 K/s, where the maximum intensity of the dominant glow peak at about 212 °C defined the dosimeter signal. The signal was found to increase linearly with absorbed dose for both radiation types and all energies. The measured energy response, defined as the ratio of the TL calibration slope at a given radiation type and energy to that following Co-60 γ-irradiation, varied between 47 and 62 for X-rays and between 0.41 and 0.61 for protons. Theoretical modelling of the energy response and proton detector efficiency gave similar trends. The findings show that BaSO4 is an energy-dependent material, especially for X-rays, but may still prove valuable for accurate dose determination if the dosimeter is calibrated in the user beam.

Interaction of lanthanide and actinide with BaHfO3 perovskite: A case study with cerium and uranium

AbstractSpeciation of actinide (An) and lanthanide (Ln) in technologically important ceramics is very important from both fundamental as well as technological aspects. The intrinsic structural flexibility of perovskite containing AO6 and BO12 polyhedra makes them suitable and rich hosts for An and Ln. In this work, emphasis was given to deciphering information such as oxidation state, local dopant site, charge compensating defects, excited state kinetics, and so forth in BaHfO3 (BHO) related to dopant uranium (BHO‐U) and cerium (BHO‐Ce). Several spectroscopic techniques namely, time‐resolved photoluminescence (TRPL), positron annihilation lifetime spectra (PALS), and thermoluminescence (TL) spectroscopy coupled with density functional theory (DFT) were employed to probe the same. Ce and U though are distributed at both Ba and Hf sites, Ce prefers the former, while U prefers the latter site. Uranium on the other hand stabilizes as U6+ in the form of octahedral uranate ion giving green emission. PALS suggested the formation of defects in BHO‐Ce and BHO‐U with oxygen vacancies predominating in the former whereas BHO‐U perovskites are loaded with cation vacancies and vacancy clusters. These cation vacancies are responsible for lower TL output in BHO‐U. TL measurements also suggested cerium doping leads to a higher density of deeper traps in BHO‐Ce compared to uranium doping in BHO‐U which is in concurrence with DFT results and may have implications in designing afterglow phosphors based on perovskite. We believe this work would have a long‐term impact on exploring the potential of perovskite for nuclear waste host and afterglow phosphors applications.

Anomalous heating rate dependence and analyses of thermoluminescence glow curves in Gd doped ZnB2O4 phosphors

Here, we report the thermoluminescence (TL) characteristics and trapping parameters under beta ray excitations of pelletized Gd-incorporated ZnB2O4 synthesized through the gel combustion method. The chemical composition of the obtained Gd incorporated ZnB2O4 was confirmed using X-ray diffraction (XRD). The best doping concentration of Gd was 0.25 mass%, which resulted in the highest luminous efficiency. The glow curves of the pellet-formed samples exposed to β-irradiation at various doses showed glow peaks at about 79 °C, 133 °C and 276 °C with a heating rate of 2 °Cs−1. An anomalous heating rate effect was observed for the peak centered at 276 °C, but the TL intensity of the peak at 79 °C and 133 °C decreased with an increasing heating rate. The TL glow peaks were studied using Tm-Tstop, initial rise (IR), and variable heating rate (VHR) and Computerized glow curve deconvolution (CGCD) methods. In the range of 0.1–50 Gy, the total integral values of TL output increased linearly with increased dose. A complex glow curves are composed of six distinguishable peaks as revealed by the results obtained from IR and CGCD methods. The current results indicate that the ZnB2O4:Gd3+ phosphor is a suitable option in radiation dosimetry for environmental monitoring.

Thermal quenching and evaluation of trapping parameters of thermoluminescence glow-peaks of beta irradiated NaBaBO3: Tb3+ for TLD applications

Here, we report the thermoluminescence (TL) characteristics and trapping parameters under beta ray excitations of pelletized Tb incorporated NaBaBO3 synthesized through the gel combustion method. The chemical composition of this new phosphor was confirmed using X-ray diffraction (XRD). The best doping concentration of Tb was 2 mass%, which results in the highest luminous efficiency. The glow curves of the pellet-formed samples exposed to β irradiation at various doses showed glow peaks at about 188 °C, and 288 °C with a heating rate of 2 °Cs−1. The trapping parameters (E, b, s) related with the prominent the TL glow peaks were determined using Tm-Tstop, initial rise (IR), computerized glow curve deconvolution (CGCD), and variable heating rate (VHR) methods. In the range of 0.1–40 Gy, the total integral values of TL output enlarge linearly with increased dose. The GCD approach was also used to calculate the number of the glow peaks necessary to ensure an appropriate match to the TL response of the phosphor sample and seven TL glow peaks were estimated for all doses (FOM 1.75%), similar to the analysis of Tm-Tstop. The thermal quenching parameters of Tb activated NaBaBO3 for the 1st and 2nd peaks are measured to be W = 0.39 ± 0.04 eV, C = 3.11 × 102, and W = 0.31 ± 0.03 eV, C = 3.11 × 102, respectively. The current results indicate that the NaBaBO3:Tb3+ phosphor is a suitable option in radiation dosimetry for environmental monitoring.

Thermoluminescence dosimetry properties of Tm3+ doped fluoroelpasolite Cs2NaYF6 crystals synthesized under hydrothermal conditions

Detailed research of thermoluminescence (TL) properties of Tm3+ doped fluoroelpasolite Cs2NaYF6 crystals synthesized under hydrothermal conditions has been carried out in order to develop new dosimetric material. The basic dosimetric properties of Cs2NaY0.99Tm0.01F6 crystals (Zeff = 33) exposed to beta radiation, such as a TL glow curve shape, beta-dose response, reproducibility, dark fading, have been investigated by using ordinary TL technique at a typical heating rate of 2 °C/s. At this heating rate the Cs2NaY0.99Tm0.01F6 crystal exhibits three well-separated TL peaks: a rapidly decaying peak at 100 °C (Peak 1), a stable peak at 171 °C (Peak 2), and one more low-intensity peak at 240 °C (Peak 3). The deviation of reproducibility for 10 repeated readings of individual samples after exposure to 5 Gy of beta irradiation is <1%. The TL output as a function of beta irradiation dose exhibits linear dose-response up to 1 kGy. The anomalous fading of the TL signal has been observed for the Cs2NaY0.99Tm0.01F6 crystals. The short time fading characteristics have been studied for different periods of up to one week. Using the various heating rates (VHR), Chen's peak shape, and computerized glow curve deconvolution (CGCD) methods, the kinetic parameters have been calculated specifically for the Peak 2 of the TL glow curve. Spectra of X-ray excited radioluminescence (RL) have been studied in the range of 200–1000 nm. The results of this study show that the simple TL glow curve structure, relatively high sensitivity to ionizing radiation, the wide range of measurable doses from 0.2 Gy up to 1 kGy, and reusability make this novel Cs2NaY0.99Tm0.01F6 dosimetric material a promising candidate for its applications in radiation dosimetry in particular for measurement of high radiation doses.

Thermoluminescent properties of LaAlO3:C crystals synthesized by solid state reaction applied to UV Dosimetry

In this work we have investigated the thermoluminescent (TL) response of carbon doped lanthanum aluminate crystals grown by solid state reaction method. We conducted three syntheses by different combinations of Al2O3, La2O3 and 0.1 wt % of carbon atoms. The 1:1 mixture of aluminum and lanthanum oxide was mixed with 0.1wt.% carbon and annealed at 1700°C for two hours in a hydrogen atmosphere. The X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the formation of the rhombohedral LaAlO3 crystallographic phase. F and F+ centers were identified by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic data show higher and lower frequencies assigned to AlO6 octahedra in LaAlO3. The UV irradiations were carried out using a commercial 8W UV lamp. Thermoluminescence measurements were performed at a Harshaw 4500 TL reader. The three syntheses were very efficient to obtain carbon doped LaAlO3 crystals with high thermoluminescent output, for low exposure rates of UVR fields.

Thermoluminescence in MgB4O7:Pr,Dy dosimetry powder synthesized by solution combustion synthesis method

This study aimed to investigate the dosimetric properties of magnesium tetraborate (MgB4O7) doped with praseodymium (Pr3+) and dysprosium (Dy3+) using the thermoluminescence (TL) technique. In this study, the dopant concentrations of Pr0.01–2% wt and Dy0.01–20% wt were induced into MgB4O7 with Solution Combustion Synthesis (SCS) method. Their effect was enhanced sensitivity of TL when used with the optimal dopant concentrations Pr0.5% wt and Dy5% wt incorporated in the lattice. The structural characterizations of MgB4O7:Pr0.5%wt,Dy5% wt phosphor was studied using X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis techniques. X-ray Luminescence (XL) spectra of several of these phosphors with various dopants as used here, were also determined. The TL glow curve of the MgB4O7:Pr0.5% wt, Dy 5% wt phosphor consists of four TL peaks at ~ 85, ~180, ~265, ~320 °C when recorded with a heating rate of 2 °C/s without preheating. Some dosimetric properties of the MgB4O7:Pr,Dy phosphor, such as dose-response, reusability and fading in dark were studied under 90Sr/90Y beta-ray radiation. The TL output was found as linear with dose from 0.1 to 100 Gy. The good reusability, by 2% standard deviation, was up to 20 experimental cycles. After 24 h, the maximum heights of TL glow peaks at 180 and 320 °C were about 7 and 4% less than that of the readouts at half an hour later the irradiation. The kinetic parameters using various heating rate (VHR), Tm-Tstop assisted extended initial rise method (IRM) and computerized glow curve deconvolution (CGCD) techniques were obtained and compared. Experimental results suggest that Pr3+ and Dy3+ doped MgB4O7:Pr0.5% wt,Dy5% wt shows suitable dosimetric properties for TL dosimetry.

Thermoluminescence studies of Dy3+-doped calcium barium orthosilicate codoped with Li+ ion

Calcium barium orthosilicate (CaBaSiO4) phosphors having different concentrations of Dy3+ were prepared by solid-state reaction method, and phase structure of the sample was identified by X-ray diffraction (XRD) characterization. It is observed that the XRD pattern matched well with JCPDS file No. 48-0210. Thermoluminescence (TL) of the UV-irradiated (254 nm) samples was recorded using routine TL set-up Nucleonix TLD reader with constant heating rate 5 °C s−1. It is found that the sample containing 1 mol% of Dy3+ and exposed for 27 min gives optimum TL intensity at 130.14 °C and shows single TL glow peak. It order to examine the effect of charge compensator ion, Li+ ions are introduced and it is found the incorporation of charge compensator enhances the TL output. Samples having 1 mol% of Dy3+ and 6 mol% of Li+ exposed for 30 min to UV exposure show maximum intensity at 118 °C. It is also observed that temperature corresponding to TL peak varies with varying Li concentration (ranging from 105.76 to 123.88 °C). Samples having 1 mol% of Dy3+ and 6 mol% of Li+ exposed for 30 min to UV exposure were selected for further studies, such as activation energy, order of kinetics and frequency factor, and all these parameters were evaluated using peak shape method.

Elastic, thermoluminescence and dielectric characterization of lead antimony silicate glass composites doped by small concentrations of $$\hbox {Cr}_{{2}}\hbox {O}_{{3}}$$

A series of glass composites [(\(\hbox {Sb}_{{2}}\hbox {O}_{3})_{0.05}(\hbox {SiO}_{2})_{0.65}\)]–[\(\hbox {(PbO)}_{(0.3-x)}\):(\(\hbox {Cr}_{{2}}\hbox {O}_{3})_{x}\)] (\(0 \le x \le 0.01\) mol%) were synthesized. Elastic, thermoluminescence, direct current (dc) conductivity and dielectric characteristics of these glass composite materials were studied. The investigations on these glass composites have indicated that the chromium ions exhibit two different oxidation states, such as \(\hbox {Cr}^{3+}\) and \(\hbox {Cr}^{6+}\). The variation in poison ratio (\(\sigma \)) with micro-hardness (H) plots suggests that the glass composites were prepared with a strongly and covalently connected internal structure. The observed thermoluminescence output increased with an increase in the dose of UV-irradiation. The observed peak positions of these thermoluminescent curves were shifted towards higher temperature regions. The enhanced thermoluminescence output results even recommended that both \(\hbox {e}^{-}\) and \(\hbox {h}^{+}\) trap cantres were created at the deeper trap levels and contribute to thermoluminescence emissions at higher temperatures. The dc conductivity \((\sigma _{\mathrm{dc}})\) and activation energy evaluations are also observed. Dielectric parameters such as density of energy states \({N}(E_{\mathrm{f}})\), temperature region of relaxation and loss tangent (tan \(\delta \)) were calculated. The linear relationship between variation in alternating current conductivity (\(\sigma _{\mathrm{ac}}\)) and activation energy suggests that good amounts of polaron hopping with an increase in \(\hbox {Cr}_{{2}}\hbox {O}_{{3}}\) concentration in these materials were observed. The grades of loss tangent and the number of energy states near the Fermi level suggest that the materials prepared are highly useful in dielectrics.

Thermoluminescent properties of LaAlO3:C crystals synthesized by solid state reaction applied to UV Dosimetry

In this work, the thermoluminescent (TL) response of carbon doped lanthanum aluminate crystals grown by solid state reaction method was investigated. Three syntheses using different combinations of Al2O3, La2O3 and 0.1 wt % of carbon atoms were conducted. The 1:1 mixture of aluminum and lanthanum oxide was mixed with 0.1wt.% carbon and annealed at 1700°C for two hours in a hydrogen atmosphere. The X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the formation of the rhombohedral LaAlO3 crystallographic phase. Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopies were obtained and F and F+ centers were identified ascribed. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic data show higher and lower frequencies assigned to AlO6 octahedra in LaAlO3. The UV irradiations were carried out using a commercial 8W UV lamp. Thermoluminescence measurements were performed at a Harshaw 4500 TL reader. The three syntheses were very efficient to obtain carbon doped LaAlO3 crystals with high thermoluminescent output, for low exposure rates of UVR fields.

Thermoluminescent properties of LaAlO3:C crystals synthesized by solid state reaction applied to UV Dosimetry

In this work we have investigated the thermoluminescent (TL) response of carbon doped lanthanum aluminate crystals grown by solid state reaction method. We conducted three syntheses by different combinations of Al2O3, La2O3 and 0.1 wt % of carbon atoms. The 1:1 mixture of aluminum and lanthanum oxide was mixed with 0.1wt.% carbon and annealed at 1700°C for two hours in a hydrogen atmosphere. The X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the formation of the rhombohedral LaAlO3 crystallographic phase. F and F + centers were identified by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic data show higher and lower frequencies assigned to AlO6 octahedra in LaAlO3. The UV irradiations were carried out using a commercial 8W UV lamp. Thermoluminescence measurements were performed at a Harshaw 4500 TL reader. The three syntheses were very efficient to obtain carbon doped LaAlO3 crystals with high thermoluminescent output, for low exposure rates of UVR fields.

Very sensitive α-Al2O3:C polycrystals for thermoluminescent dosimetry

New materials have been widely investigated for ionizing radiation dosimetry for medical procedures. Carbon-doped alumina (α-Al2O3:C) have been reported to be excellent thermoluminescent (TL) and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) radiation dosimeters. In the present study, we have synthetized nano and micro-sized α-Al2O3:C polycrystals, doped with different percentages of carbon atoms aiming to compare their efficiency as TL dosimeters. The dosimetric characteristics for X ray and gamma fields were investigated. Samples doped with different amounts of carbon atoms were sintered under different atmosphere conditions, at temperatures ranging from 1300 °C to 1750 °C. Among the investigated samples, the micro-sized alumina doped with 0.01% of carbon and sintered at 1700 °C under reducing atmosphere, has presented a very high TL output. The main TL peak is centered at 250 °C and has a linear behavior with photon dose in the dose range of 0.02-to-5000 mGy, with correlation coefficient very close to one (0.99991). Samples produced by using nanosized alumina have shown much lower TL output when compared to the samples with microsized alumina. The micro-sized alumina obtained by the methodology used in this work is a suitable candidate to be explored for application in X and Gamma radiation dosimetry.

Effect of heating rate on thermoluminescence output of LiF: Mg, Ti (TLD-100) in dosimetric applications

Abstract The luminiscence characteristics of thermoluminscence dosimeter LiF: Mg, Ti (TLD-100) irradiated to X-rays from 6 MV linac have been studied for wide range of 2–50 K/s readout linear heating rates. The reproducibility of glow curves for TLDs is found to be better at lower heating rates and depreciate at higher heating rates. The glow curve spectra were analysed using deconvolution procedure based on general-order kinetics. Shift in the peak maximum temperature per unit rise in heating rate for various peaks were found to decrease with heating rate. The TLDs irradiated with same dose exhibit decreasing TL counts with increase in the heating rate, which indicate the thermal quenching effect in TLD-100. The value of activation energy for each peak within the glow curve increases with heating rate. Calibration curves plotted for the dose range 0.4–1020 cGy exhibit decreasing slope with increasing readout heating rate. Corrections for temperature lag between the heating element and the dosimeter, and the effective heating rate (βeff) across the sample estimated using formulation proposed by Kitis and Tuyn and are found to be fairly applicable.

Thermally enhanced TLD output: Impacts on the response curve

Pre-irradiation background reading of thermoluminescent LiF dosimeters results in severe changes in the glow curve qualitatively and quantitatively. Current work focuses on the possible changes in the response of TLD-700 dosimeters after this effect. This work examines changes in the level of the glow curve as a whole and on the level of individual peaks as well. It was found that the response of TLD-700 dosimeters has increased by factors ranging from 20% to 44% in terms of area under the glow curve. Changes in individual peaks were examined by performing deconvolution for the glow curves. Results confirmed that the response due to such effect is not uniform over the studied temperature range and each individual peak has its own behavior either in terms of peak area or peak intensity. It was observed that the third peak (P3) leads these changes as the change in its area after being exposed to this thermally enhanced thermoluminescence output (TETO) effect was in the range from 4.1 to 3.0 folds compared to the corresponding values obtained without reading the background prior to irradiation. Peak intensity possesses similar behavior where peaks P2 and P4 are following to P3 in their response, the rest of peaks are either neutral or have negative response to TETO. Response curves of each deconvoluted peak in terms of peak area and maximum intensity are analyzed over the range (0.05−30) Gy and discussed in details.

Thermoluminescence features of alumina‐mixed borophosphate glasses with Tb3+ ions for dosimetric applications

AbstractAmorphous barium borophosphate materials doped with small quantity of terbium ions and with the addition of some amounts of alumina were prepared. Thermoluminescence (TL) characteristics of these glasses were investigated after irradiating them with different doses of γ‐rays (in the range 0.5‐8.0 kGy). The TL emission exhibited a dosimetric peak at about 210°C. The TL output under this glow peak is observed to increase with the γ‐ray dose. For any fixed γ‐ray dose, the TL output is increased with increase in Al2O3 content up to 3.0 mol%, and beyond this concentration, quenching of TL is visualized. The dose response of TL output of these glasses exhibited linear behavior in the dose range 0.5‐4.0 kGy. The mechanisms responsible for TL emission and the variation of TL output with the concentration of Al2O3 are quantitatively discussed in terms of structural defects induced during γ‐ray irradiation. Finally, it is concluded that these glasses are potential materials for dosimetry applications in the dose range 0.5‐4.0 kGy.

Structural influence of Bi3 + ions on physical properties of Na2CuSiO4 glasses photoluminescence and thermoluminescence studies

CuO doped sodium silicate glasses mixed with different concentrations of Bi2O3 are synthesized. Photoluminescence, thermoluminescence characteristics have been investigated. Photoluminescence emission spectra exhibited a broad band in the bluish green region under excitation at 325nm. This band is attributed to 3D1→1S0transition of (Cu+)2 pairs. The intensity of this emission band is observed to increase with the concentration of Bi2O3 up to 20mol%. The increase is attributed to the increase in the concentration of Cu+ ions. Thermoluminescence (TL) emission exhibited a dosimetric peak at about 250°C. The TL output under this glow peak is observed to decrease with increase of γ–ray dose and also with the increase of Bi2O3 content. The mechanisms responsible for TL emission and the variation in TL output with the concentration of Bi2O3 are quantitatively discussed in terms of electron and hole centers developed due to interaction of γ–rays with the glass network.

Influence of alumina on photoluminescence and thermoluminescence characteristics of Gd3+ doped barium borophosphate glasses

Gd3+ doped barium borophosphate glasses mixed with varying concentration of Al2O3 are synthesized. Photoluminescence, thermoluminescence and other spectroscopic studies viz., IR and EPR spectral studies, have been carried out. IR spectral studies of these glasses indicated that there is a gradual increase in the degree of depolymerization of the glass network with increase in the concentration of Al2O3 upto 3.0mol%. The EPR spectral studies revealed the lowest concentration of Gd3+ ion clusters in the glass mixed with 3.0mol% of Al2O3. The photoluminescence emission spectra exhibited strong ultraviolet blue emission at 311 under excitation at 273nm due to 6P7/2→8S7/2 transition of Gd3+ ions. The intensity of this band is found to be enhanced four times when the glass mixed with 3.0mol% of Al2O3 with respect to that of alumina free glass. The enrichment of this emission is attributed to the declustering of Gd3+ ions by Al3+ ions. Thermoluminescence (TL) characteristics of these glasses have also been investigated after irradiating them with different doses of γ-rays (in the range 0–8.0kGy). The TL emission exhibited a dosimetric peak at about 200°C. The TL output under this glow peak is observed to increase with increase of γ-ray dose. For any fixed γ-ray dose, the TL output is increased with increasing Al2O3 content up to 3.0mol% and beyond this concentration quenching of TL is observed. The mechanisms responsible for TL emission and the variation in TL output with the concentration of Al2O3 are quantitatively discussed in terms of electron and hole centers developed due to interaction of γ-rays with the glass network. The dose response of these glass samples exhibited linear behavior in the dose range 0–8.0kGy.

TL and OSL studies on undoped diamond films grown by hot filament chemical vapor deposition

In this work, approximately 0.5µm thick diamond films were grown on a silicon substrate by hot filament chemical vapour deposition (HFCVD) method in a gas mixture of hydrogen and methane. The batch to batch reproducibility of the sample using this technique was found to be very good. The obtained film was characterized by micro laser Raman spectroscopy (MLRS), grazing incidence X-ray diffractometry (GIXRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force miscroscopy (AFM) techniques. MLRS and GIXRD results confirmed the formation of diamond whereas SEM and AFM analyses indicated uniform morphology of the film with an average grain size of 200nm. The deposited film was studied for ionizing radiation dosimetry applications using the thermoluminescence (TL) and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) techniques after irradiating the film by a calibrated 5mCi, 90Sr/90Y beta source. In the TL measurement, for a heating rate of 4K/s, broad glow curve was obtained which was deconvoluted into seven TL peaks. The integrated TL counts were found to vary linearly with increasing the radiation dose up to 10kGy. The characteristic TL output seen in the temperature range 200–300°C, may be considered good for thermal stability of the film and it could also avoid TL fading during storage and non-interference of any black body radiation during the measurement. However, in comparison to TL output, the OSL response for 470nm LED stimulation was found to be lesser. The CW–OSL decay curve has shown two components contributing to the OSL signal, having photoionization cross-section 1.5×10−18 and 5.2×10−19cm2 respectively. The studies have revealed the possibility of using diamond film for high dose radiation dosimetry with TL/OSL method.