Determination of dosimetric properties of MgO doped natural amethyst samples

In this paper, the thermoluminescence (TL) dosimetric characteristics of MgO doped natural amethyst samples (Mg-NA) are presented. The morphologies and chemical structures of the powder form samples were identified using XRD, FTIR, SEM, SEM mapping and EDX. Comparison of the TL intensities showed that 10 wt% Mg-NA was nearly 150 times more sensitive than undoped amethyst and the main dosimetric properties proved that 10 wt% Mg-NA may be a promising phosphor for clinical and radiotherapy purposes. © 2016 Elsevier LtdNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization SPS, SfP984649 AMYOBAP/2014-0004, FEF-2014YL3 2015/54This project has been supported by NATO in the frame of the NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme (Belgium) under the project number SfP984649 and by Cukurova University under the project number FEF-2014YL3 . The authors also would like to thank Adiyaman University Rectorate (Project no AMYOBAP/2014-0004 ) and Inonu University (Project number: 2015/54 ) for their financial support