Originally Posted by
WillCAD
We've heard on many occasions that TSOs are actually prohibited from wearing dosimeters on their uniforms.
I wonder, however, if a dosimeter is effective if carried inside a shirt or pant pocket?
I'm not a physicist, but I think that it wouldn't matter. We're talking about high energy radiation - not "large" alpha particles - so if you're close enough, the x-rays can easily penetrate a relatively flimsy layer of clothing and the dose wouldn't materially be affected.
And think about it - if you go to the dentist and get x-rays, they don't just cover you with piece of fabric, they cover you with a heavy dense lead shield. If clothing inhibited it enough, that wouldn't be necessary.