Time evolution of radiation-induced EPR signals in different types of mobile phone screen glasses

In this study, samples of smart phone touch screen glass sheets and tempered glass screen protectors were examined with respect to their potential application in the dosimetry of ionizing radiation. The glass samples were obtained from various phones with different types of glass. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra of the radiation-induced signals (RIS) are presented and their dose dependence within a dose range of 0–20 Gy. Despite the observed fading with time of the dosimetric components of the signal, the remaining RIS turned out to be strong enough for a reliable dosimetry even 18 month after irradiation. The study also shows that crushing of the glass sheets and water treatment of the samples have no effect on the background and dosimetric EPR signals.