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Analisis Perbandingan Detektor Geiger Muller dan Scintillation dalam Aplikasi Klinik dan Proteksi Radiasi di Rumah Sakit Aisya Villea Rania Az Zahra; Dzakya Ilmi; Erlinda Ratnasari Putri
Progressive Physics Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Progressive Physics Journal
Publisher : Program Studi Fisika, Jurusan Fisika, FMIPA, Universitas Mulawarman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30872/k1ygrd80

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The use of ionizing radiation in medical procedures requires accurate and reliable monitoring to ensure the safety of healthcare workers and patients. Radiation detectors such as Geiger–Müller (GM) and scintillation detectors are widely utilized in hospitals, yet they differ significantly in their working principles, sensitivity, and suitability for clinical and protection purposes. This study aims to compare the performance of GM and scintillation detectors through a literature review approach. Articles were collected from Google Scholar using keywords related to GM detectors, scintillation detectors, clinical applications, and radiation protection. Selected studies were examined based on operational mechanisms, sensitivity, dose-rate range, energy discrimination capability, and practical use in hospital settings. The analysis shows that GM detectors operate through gas ionization and produce pulses of uniform amplitude, enabling only the counting of radiation events without providing energy information. These characteristics make GM detectors more appropriate for environmental surveillance, background monitoring, and high-dose alert systems due to their wide measurement range and stable response. In contrast, scintillation detectors such as NaI(Tl) generate light output proportional to the absorbed energy, allowing spectral analysis, radionuclide identification, and more accurate dose assessment. Their high sensitivity and superior energy resolution make them more suitable for clinical tasks, including gamma spectroscopy, nuclear medicine imaging, radiotherapy dose verification, and beam quality assessment. Overall, GM detectors are advantageous for routine radiation protection monitoring, while scintillation detectors are preferred for clinical applications requiring precise measurement and energy characterization.
Studi Komparatif Respons Energi dan Sensitivitas TLD-100 dan TLD-100H pada Radiasi Foton LINAC 6 MV Ega Salsa Billa; Aulia Gamboa Rodriques; Erlinda Ratnasari Putri
Progressive Physics Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Progressive Physics Journal
Publisher : Program Studi Fisika, Jurusan Fisika, FMIPA, Universitas Mulawarman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30872/k866t416

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Accurate radiation dose measurement is essential in radiotherapy dosimetry, particularly for treatments delivered using 6 MV photon beams from a Linear Accelerator (LINAC). Thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) are extensively used in clinical practice due to their small dimensions, near tissue-equivalent response, and reliable dosimetric performance. Among these, TLD-100 (LiF:Mg,Ti) has long been established as a reference dosimeter, while TLD-100H (LiF:Mg,Cu,P) has been developed to provide enhanced sensitivity. This study presents a comparative evaluation of the energy response and sensitivity of TLD-100 and TLD-100H under 6 MV LINAC photon irradiation, based on a critical review of previous experimental, Monte Carlo, and clinical studies. The reviewed results indicate that TLD-100 exhibits a stable energy response with relatively low energy dependence in high-energy photon beams, supporting its suitability for clinical dose verification. In contrast, TLD-100H demonstrates markedly higher sensitivity, making it particularly advantageous for low-dose and scattered radiation measurements, albeit with increased susceptibility to variations in irradiation conditions and calibration procedures. These findings highlight that the choice of thermoluminescent dosimeter in radiotherapy should be guided by the intended dosimetric application, with careful consideration of the balance between energy response stability and sensitivity.