Thermoluminescence of Solids (Cambridge Solid State Science Series)

As a Ph.D. student in the field of radiation protection and dosimetry I have read a lot of papers and books dealing with the theory of thermoluminescence. Based on this knowledge I consider Mc Keever's work "Thermoluminescence of Solids" as "the" reference book in the respective field. The book provides an excellent overview of luminescence phenomena in general - leading the reader from the theoretical background to applications. The theoretical part is dealt with in high detail but also understandable for graduate students with a basic knowledge of radiation physics and the physics of solids. The application part covers an overview of the most common TLD-materials and their usage. The different techniques of thermoluminescence dating are reviewed and can also be used as a summary for archeologists.

オクラホマ州立大学のMcKeeverさんのTLDの解説を書いた本です。たぶん州立大学の教科書として書かれたのかな？といった感じです。日本ではTLDはあまり一般的ではないのですが、内容は秀逸でやはりトップレベルの研究者の書いた本はすごいなと感じさせる本です。