Radiation dose determination using MOSFET and RPL dosimeters in x-ray imaging

Thesis event information

Date and time of the thesis defence

Place of the thesis defence

Auditorium 7, Oulu University Hospital

Topic of the dissertation

Radiation dose determination using MOSFET and RPL dosimeters in x-ray imaging

Doctoral candidate

Master of Science Antti Kotiaho

Faculty and unit

University of Oulu Graduate School, Faculty of Medicine, Research unit of medical imaging, physics and technology

Subject of study

Medical physics

Opponent

Docent Paula Toroi, Section of Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics; International Atomic Energy Agency

Custos

Professor Miika Nieminen, Research unit of medical imaging, physics and technology; University of Oulu

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Radiation dose determination using MOSFET and RPL dosimeters in x-ray imaging

In this thesis, the properties and applicability of two different dosimeters were evaluated in medical x-ray imaging. The investigated radiation dose reduction methods were observed to be useful in everyday work. X-ray imaging utilizes ionizing radiation and therefore its use must always be justified and optimized due to possible adverse effects. There are multiple sources of uncertainties in x-ray radiation measurements which set limitations on the suitability of different dosimeters. Here, two different dose reduction methods were investigated in computed tomography and dental panoramic tomography. These methods were found useful as long as their limitations and proper use are considered.
Last updated: 1.3.2023