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Theory of Thermoluminescence and Related Phenomena

"Thermoluminescence (TL) is a physical process where a crystalline insulator or semiconductor emits light upon heating after having been previously exposed to ionizing radiation. This phenomenon is not thermal radiation but the release of stored energy from electron traps within the material's crystal lattice, providing a vital method for radiation dosimetry and geochronological dating. The theory of thermoluminescence and related phenomena, such as Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) and phosphorescence, is rooted in solid-state physics and the kinetics of charge carriers. As of 2026, the theoretical framework continues to underpin critic..."

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