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A comparison of a track shape analysis-based automated slide scanner system with traditional methods

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During recent years, CR-39 detector measurements have gained attention due to improvements in image processing methods. An assessment method based on the application of a high-resolution slide scanner and its quality checks is introduced, using commercially available software and hardware. Using the conventional (visual) comparing analysis for 563 detectors, the method was found suitable for high-precision and reliable track analysis. The accuracy of the measurements were not disturbed by any other pseudo-tracks (scratches or contamination) due to the signal shape of the analysis.

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This work was supported by the Hungarian Research Grant OTKA No. K 81975 and Hungarian State and the European Union projects Grant No. TÁMOP-4.2.2.A-11/1/KONV-2012-0071.

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  1. Institute of Radiochemistry and Radioecology, University of Pannonia, PO Box 158, Veszprém, 8201, Hungary

    G. Bátor, A. Csordás, D. Horváth, J. Somlai & T. Kovács

  2. Social Organization for Radioecological Cleanliness, Egyetem u.10, Veszprém, 8200, Hungary

    G. Bátor & T. Kovács

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Bátor, G., Csordás, A., Horváth, D. et al. A comparison of a track shape analysis-based automated slide scanner system with traditional methods. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 306, 333–339 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-015-4013-9

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