Glow or stimulation curve
thermoluminescence
Material Analysis · Structure & Spectroscopy
Thermoluminescence / Optically Stimulated Luminescence Spectroscopy (TL/OSL)
Characterise glow or stimulation curve, integrated luminescence dose response, and trap depth and kinetic parameters where modelled using a scope agreed around your sample and decision.
- Price
- from£60 per sample, excl. VAT
- Turnaround
- 6 working days Preparation and scope dependent
- Available platforms
- Freiberg Instruments Lexsyg research
- Typical outputs
- TL glow curve or OSL decayIntegrated signal and dose estimateOptional trap/kinetic fitProcessed spectra
Why this service
What TL/OSL can help you understand
Thermoluminescence / Optically Stimulated Luminescence Spectroscopy is selected when the project needs defensible information on glow or stimulation curve, integrated luminescence dose response, or trap…
Integrated luminescence dose response
continuous-wave or pulsed OSL
Trap depth and kinetic parameters where modelled
dose-response and regeneration sequence
Choose the scope
Start from the question, not the tool
The method, preparation route and reporting depth depend on what you need to decide.
Thermoluminescence
glow or stimulation curve
- Best used when
- glow or stimulation curve
- Typical result
- TL glow curve or OSL decay
- Preparation note
- Confirm dimensions, cutting permission and whether the original geometry must be preserved.
Continuous-wave or pulsed OSL
integrated luminescence dose response
- Best used when
- integrated luminescence dose response
- Typical result
- Integrated signal and dose estimate
- Preparation note
- Confirm dimensions, cutting permission and whether the original geometry must be preserved.
Dose-response and regeneration sequence
trap depth and kinetic parameters where modelled
- Best used when
- trap depth and kinetic parameters where modelled
- Typical result
- Optional trap/kinetic fit
- Preparation note
- Confirm dimensions, cutting permission and whether the original geometry must be preserved.
Common outputs
A result package matched to the decision you need to make
Fields, conditions, processing and file formats are confirmed before work begins.
TL glow curve or OSL decay reported with the agreed units, sample reference and measurement conditions.
Integrated signal and dose estimate supplied in a labelled format suitable for direct sample or condition comparison.
Optional trap/kinetic fit provided with the processing basis and quality checks agreed during technical review.
Processed spectra included when selected in the confirmed reporting scope.
Sample requirements
What to provide before work begins
Provide representative, clearly labelled samples and identify the decision, feature or comparison that matters.
| Suitable sample | Submission requirement | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Solid / component | Provide a clean, stable and clearly labelled specimen with the target face or region identified. | Confirm dimensions, cutting permission and whether the original geometry must be preserved. |
Objective: state the decision, comparison or acceptance criterion the work must support.
Handling and access: declare hazards, instability, confidentiality, file constraints or special logistics before dispatch or transfer.
Questions and answers
Common planning decisions
Short answers to issues that can change preparation, scope, timing or interpretation.
What should I send for Thermoluminescence / Optically Stimulated Luminescence Spectroscopy?
Provide solid / component as applicable. Exact quantity, dimensions and preparation are confirmed during technical review.
Which analysis option should I choose?
Choose the mode around the decision you need to make. For glow or stimulation curve, start with thermoluminescence; add continuous-wave or pulsed OSL when comparison or quantification is required.
How long will the test take?
Typical turnaround is 6 working days after sample acceptance and method confirmation.
What can limit the result?
Signal history can be reset by light or heat. Dose conversion depends on calibration, fading, sensitivity change, and mineral composition.
Configure the service
Send the information needed to scope TL/OSL correctly
- Sample form, material, dimensions and quantity
- Feature or decision the result must address
- Required comparison, acceptance criterion or reference
- Preferred output and reporting depth