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Deposition of radioactive admixture on aerosol nano particles 放射性外加剂在气溶胶纳米粒子上的沉积
IF 2.8 3区 物理与天体物理 Q3 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2026.113709
V.A. Zagaynov , М.Е. Vasyanovich , A.A. Lushnikov , I.E. Agranovski , A.A. Maslov , V.V. Maksimenko , V. Nagibin , V. Krivosheev , D.K. Zagaynov
The paper develops a model of the process of radioactive impurities deposition on aerosol particles of various sizes. For this purpose, the following problem was solved; aerosol particles are introduced into a gas system in which there is a source of radioactivity and radioactive atoms are uniformly distributed over space. It is assumed that when these radioactive atoms collide with particles, these atoms are deposited on the particles and transfer their activity to them. These processes lead to the distribution of the radioactive impurity on the particles. To find this distribution function, a system of differential equations describing the process was solved by introduction generation function. The characteristic times for the systems to reach the stationary regime were determined, and the distributions for the stationary regime were obtained. To illustrate the results obtained, an example for monodisperse aerosol particles that collide with radioactive atoms with the same decay constant has been discussed. At the same time the distribution function was obtained by numerical methods. Numerical and exact solutions are coincided. It must also be noted that the problem can be generalized to particles with a polydisperse distribution and to a system of atoms with different decay constants using numerical solution. The proposed method can be used both for radioactive systems operating in normal mode and for emergency situations.
本文建立了放射性杂质在不同大小的气溶胶颗粒上沉积过程的模型。为此,解决了以下问题:气溶胶粒子被引入一个气体系统,其中有一个放射性源,放射性原子在空间上均匀分布。据推测,当这些放射性原子与粒子碰撞时,这些原子沉积在粒子上并将其活性转移给粒子。这些过程导致放射性杂质在粒子上的分布。为求出该分布函数,采用引入生成函数求解了描述该过程的微分方程组。确定了系统达到平稳状态的特征时间,得到了平稳状态的分布。为了说明所得到的结果,讨论了一个单分散气溶胶粒子与具有相同衰变常数的放射性原子碰撞的例子。同时用数值方法得到了分布函数。数值解和精确解是一致的。还必须注意的是,这个问题可以推广到具有多分散分布的粒子和具有不同衰变常数的原子系统。所提出的方法既可用于在正常模式下运行的放射性系统,也可用于紧急情况。
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Simulation of Radiological Parameters for boron oxide reinforced Glasses 氧化硼增强玻璃放射学参数的模拟
IF 2.8 3区 物理与天体物理 Q3 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2026.113706
Mucize Sarıhan , Seher Polat , Sabiha Anas Boussaa , Iskender Akkurt
Computer simulation is an important and valuable method to obtain any paramaters from engineering to medical sciences. Using radiation in technology required extra care in order not to be exposed especially for ionizing raidation. Monte Carlo simulation is an easy method to obtain radiation shielding properties of any materials. The glass materials are widely used and thus their some properties should be investigated. In the present work, the gamma-neutron shielding properties of boron-oxide glasses were calculated using Phy-X/PSD code. The composition of gass samples formualted as (45-x)SiO2+xB2O3+24.5Na2O+24.5CaO+6P2O5 (where x ranged from 0, 1, 3 and 5 mol% steps) and used in this study.
从工程到医学,计算机仿真是获取各种参数的重要而有价值的方法。在技术中使用辐射需要格外小心,以免受到辐射,尤其是电离辐射。蒙特卡罗模拟是一种获得任何材料的辐射屏蔽性能的简便方法。玻璃材料的应用十分广泛,因此需要对其某些性能进行研究。本文利用Phy-X/PSD程序计算了氧化硼玻璃的γ -中子屏蔽性能。气体样品组成为(45-x)SiO2+xB2O3+24.5Na2O+24.5CaO+6P2O5(其中x为0、1、3和5 mol%步长),并用于本研究。
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Structure and radiation shielding properties of transparent Na2O–ZnO–B2O3 glass system modified by TiO2 addition 添加TiO2改性透明Na2O-ZnO-B2O3玻璃体系的结构及辐射屏蔽性能
IF 2.8 3区 物理与天体物理 Q3 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2026.113703
M.S. Al-Buriahi , Marzoqa M. Alnairi , Mine Kirkbinar , Hind Saeed Alzahrani , B. Alshahrani , Beriham Basha , Norah Alomayrah , I.O. Olarinoye
The characterization of substances reveals their useful attributes, weaknesses and potential technological applications. In this study, the influence of TiO2 on the microstructural, hardness, density and radiation insulating features of transparent Na2O–ZnO–B2O3 glass system was investigated with the aim of providing alternative, cheap and transparent glass shields for therapeutic and diagnostic medical facilities. Two glass batches coded as BNZ (73B2O3+13ZnO+14Na2O) and BNZ-T (69B2O3+12ZnO+14Na2O+5TiO2) were prepared based on the melt-and-quench technology and analysed for their mechanical, microstructural, radiation (gamma-rays, fast, and thermal neutrons) shielding attributes. The microstructure and chemical element distribution within the glasses were investigated with the aid of a scanning electron microscope and the electron diffraction spectroscopy, respectively, while the mass attenuation coefficients (MACs) and effective atomic number Zeff of the glasses were estimated using the EPICS2017 interaction cross-section database for 59–1332 keV photons. The introduction of TiO2 increased the density and hardness and introduced changes in the microstructure of BNZ. The MACs of BNZ and BNZ-T decreased from 0.3604 to 0.0536 cm2/g and 0.3664 to 0.0534 cm2/g, respectively as energy of gamma rays increased. Also, Zeff decreased from 12.81 to 8.45 for BNZ and 12.85 to 8.39 for BNZ-T for the 59.54–1332.49 keV energy spectrum. The fast neutron removal ability ΣR( cm−1) of the glasses indicated that the introduction of TiO2 to the structure of BNZ enhanced the ability of the glass to moderate fast neutrons by about 5%, but compromised the thermal neutron total cross section by 9%. The gamma-rays and neutron insulating properties of BNZ and BNZ-T compared well with traditional shielding substances within the investigated radiation energies. BNZ and BNZ-T glasses can be used as gamma and fast neutron radiation insulators, especially at photon energies used in medical applications.
物质的特性揭示了它们的有用属性、弱点和潜在的技术应用。在本研究中,研究TiO2对透明na20 - zno - b2o3玻璃体系的显微结构、硬度、密度和辐射绝缘特性的影响,旨在为治疗和诊断医疗设施提供可替代的、廉价的透明玻璃罩。采用熔融淬火技术制备了BNZ (73B2O3+13ZnO+14Na2O)和BNZ- t (69B2O3+12ZnO+14Na2O+5TiO2)两种玻璃批次,并对其力学、微观结构、辐射(伽玛射线、快中子和热中子)屏蔽特性进行了分析。利用扫描电子显微镜和电子衍射谱分析了玻璃的微观结构和化学元素分布,并利用EPICS2017相互作用截面数据库估算了59-1332 keV光子玻璃的质量衰减系数(MACs)和有效原子序数Zeff。TiO2的加入增加了BNZ的密度和硬度,并改变了BNZ的微观结构。随着伽马射线能量的增加,BNZ和BNZ- t的MACs分别从0.3604降低到0.0536 cm2/g和0.3664降低到0.0534 cm2/g。在59.54 ~ 1332.49 keV能谱范围内,BNZ和BNZ- t的Zeff分别从12.81降至8.45和12.85降至8.39。玻璃的快中子去除能力ΣR(cm−1)表明,在BNZ结构中引入TiO2后,玻璃对快中子的抑制能力提高了约5%,但热中子总横截面降低了9%。在所研究的辐射能量范围内,BNZ和BNZ- t的伽马射线和中子绝缘性能与传统屏蔽物质相比良好。BNZ和BNZ- t玻璃可以用作伽马和快中子辐射绝缘体,特别是在医疗应用中使用的光子能量。
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Application of ionizing radiation technology in agro-industrial waste: A review 电离辐射技术在农工废弃物中的应用综述
IF 2.8 3区 物理与天体物理 Q3 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2026.113690
J.P.A.A. Barros , V. Spagnol , L.M. Rondan-Flores , B.G. Negrão , V.F. Benedetti , A.L.C.H. Villavicencio
The world produces large quantities of raw materials from agriculture, aquaculture, forestry, and livestock. However, there are estimated losses of up to 50% of raw materials throughout the harvesting, slaughtering, transportation, processing, storage, and consumption stages. Due to its composition, agro-industrial waste may be slower to degradable, resulting in accumulation and negative environmental impact. Despite this, these residues retain considerable concentrations of important bioactive compounds that could be reincorporated into new formulations. Because of this, it is essential to identify applications to convert these wastes into high-value-added products. In this context, ionizing radiation has stood out as a promising technique among the current resources available for reusing waste and reducing microbial load, as it is a clean technology, does not generate additional waste, and does not raise the temperature during processing, the main limitation of conventional methods. With ionizing radiation, a new proposal for waste management emerges to reincorporate it into new products, reducing waste and reducing environmental impact. Thus, this review summarizes the most recent research on the application of nuclear energy as a viable solution and technological innovation for reusing agro-industrial waste, addressing its positive and negative effects on nutritional preservation and availability of bioactive compounds. In addition, it provides a brief analysis of the acceptability of this technology and the dissemination of information about the benefits of this process in food and waste.
世界从农业、水产养殖、林业和畜牧业中生产大量的原材料。然而,据估计,在整个收获、屠宰、运输、加工、储存和消费阶段,原材料的损失高达50%。由于其组成,农工废弃物的降解速度可能较慢,从而导致积累和负面的环境影响。尽管如此,这些残留物保留了相当浓度的重要生物活性化合物,可以重新合并到新的配方中。因此,必须确定将这些废物转化为高附加值产品的应用。在这种情况下,电离辐射作为一种有前途的技术,在目前可用于废物再利用和减少微生物负荷的资源中脱颖而出,因为它是一种清洁技术,不会产生额外的废物,并且在处理过程中不会提高温度,这是传统方法的主要限制。随着电离辐射的出现,一种新的废物管理建议出现,将其重新纳入新产品中,减少浪费并减少对环境的影响。因此,本文综述了核能作为农业工业废物再利用的可行解决方案和技术创新的最新研究,讨论了核能对营养保存和生物活性化合物可用性的积极和消极影响。此外,它还简要分析了该技术的可接受性,并传播了有关该过程在食品和废物中的好处的信息。
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Enhanced radon and thoron-barrier performance of ambient‒curable natural rubber latex for sustainable building material coatings 环境固化天然胶乳在可持续建筑材料涂料中的防氡防刺性能
IF 2.8 3区 物理与天体物理 Q3 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2026.113680
Worawat Poltabtim , Suchart Kothan , Tarika Thumvijit , Chayanit Jumpee , Siriprapa Somboon , Benjamaporn Supawat , Phannavich Malawan , Kiadtisak Saenboonruang
The release of radon and thoron from building materials is presently a concern as a source of indoor radiation exposure, which causes substantial long-term health risks to the public. This research presented a novel sustainable radon barrier based on natural rubber latex (NRL) emulsion coating, which was crosslinked using glutaraldehyde and filled with varying contents of silicon dioxide (SiO2) or activated carbon (AC). The emulsion was coated (0.20 ± 0.10 mm dry thickness) on clay bricks and subsequently evaluated for their ability to mitigate radon and thoron exhalation. The results showed that the 10-phr SiO2-filled sample achieved the highest radon mitigation efficiency of 60.3% in surface radon exhalation rate relative to the uncoated condition, while all formulations, including pristine NRL, achieved thoron suppression efficiencies greater than 92%. Furthermore, simulated dose assessments confirmed the coating's effectiveness in reducing annual effective dose (AED) from indoor radon, with further reductions to 0.10–0.15 mSv·y−1 achieved under ventilated scenarios. Beyond radon and thoron barrier performance, SiO2 incorporation markedly enhanced mechanical robustness and abrasion resistance, while AC improved coating elasticity, although high AC contents led to agglomeration and reduced film uniformity. These findings highlight the potential of sustainable, ambient-curable NRL coatings as effective practical and durable barriers against indoor radon and thoron for green building applications.
建筑材料释放的氡和钍目前是一个令人关注的问题,是室内辐射暴露的一个来源,对公众的健康造成重大的长期风险。采用戊二醛交联天然胶乳(NRL)乳液涂层,填充不同含量的二氧化硅(SiO2)或活性炭(AC),制备了一种新型的可持续氡屏障。将乳液(干厚度0.20±0.10 mm)涂在粘土砖上,随后评估其减轻氡和钍呼出的能力。结果表明,相对于未包覆条件,10-phr sio2填充样品的表面氡呼出率达到60.3%的最高氡抑制效率,而包括原始NRL在内的所有配方的氡抑制效率均大于92%。此外,模拟剂量评估证实了涂层在降低室内氡年有效剂量(AED)方面的有效性,在通风情况下进一步降低至0.10-0.15 mSv·y - 1。除了氡和钍的阻隔性能外,SiO2的掺入显著提高了涂层的机械坚固性和耐磨性,而AC的掺入提高了涂层的弹性,尽管高AC含量会导致团聚并降低膜的均匀性。这些发现强调了可持续的、环境固化的NRL涂料作为有效的、实用的、耐用的室内氡和钍屏障的潜力,用于绿色建筑应用。
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Systematic investigation of the shielding performance of 26 types of concrete in three accelerator radiation environments: an 18-MeV proton medical cyclotron, a 250-MeV proton therapy machine, and a 400-MeV/u carbon-ion therapy machine 系统研究了26种混凝土在18 mev质子医用回旋加速器、250 mev质子治疗机和400 mev /u碳离子治疗机三种加速器辐射环境下的屏蔽性能
IF 2.8 3区 物理与天体物理 Q3 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2026.113705
Po-Wen Fang , Kah-Yeen Lim , Rong-Jiun Sheu
Different types of concrete have different compositions and therefore may exhibit greatly different shielding performances. This study systematically and quantitatively analyzed this problem by numerically simulating 26 types of concrete used as a shield against the radiation fields induced by three accelerators: an 18-MeV proton cyclotron for radioisotope production, a 250-MeV proton therapy machine, and a 400-MeV/u carbon-ion therapy machine. The results were compiled and explored from various perspectives to identify correlations with concrete properties such as density, average atomic number, hydrogen content, and heavy metal content. Among these properties, density was found to be optimal predictor of dose attenuation length in concrete. Best-fit parameters were determined for three accelerator radiation fields in the forward and lateral directions. The data present in this study can be used to quantify the effect of uncertainty in the modeling of concrete composition in shielding calculations.
不同类型的混凝土具有不同的成分,因此可能表现出很大不同的屏蔽性能。本研究系统、定量地分析了这一问题,通过数值模拟26种混凝土屏蔽三种加速器产生的辐射场,这三种加速器分别是18 mev质子回旋加速器、250 mev质子治疗机和400 mev /u碳离子治疗机。从不同的角度对结果进行整理和探索,以确定与混凝土特性(如密度、平均原子序数、氢含量和重金属含量)的相关性。在这些特性中,密度被发现是混凝土中剂量衰减长度的最佳预测因子。确定了正向和横向三个加速器辐射场的最佳拟合参数。本研究中的数据可用于量化屏蔽计算中混凝土成分建模中不确定性的影响。
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Monte Carlo evaluation of a novel functionally graded tri-layer composite system for MOX spent nuclear fuel casks 一种新型功能分级三层复合材料体系的蒙特卡罗评价
IF 2.8 3区 物理与天体物理 Q3 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2026.113663
Ayman Abu Ghazal , Rawand Alakash , Feras Afaneh
Spent nuclear fuel (SNF) transport and dry-storage containers are crucial for guaranteeing the safe confinement and radiation shielding of highly radioactive materials at the conclusion of the nuclear fuel cycle. This work presents a comprehensive Monte Carlo investigation of a novel Tri-Layer Adaptive Composite System (TACS) developed for radiation shielding in SNF transport and dry-storage casks. The proposed architecture adopts a functionally graded design composed of three optimized layers: a Refractory High-Entropy Alloy (RHEA) inner layer providing structural integrity and initial gamma attenuation, a Hydrogenated Boron Nitride (HBN) composite layer serving as the primary neutron moderator and absorber, and an outer Tungsten–Metallic Glass Matrix Composite (W-MGMC) layer delivering further suppression of residual gamma and neutron radiation. Radiation transport simulations were performed using MCNP5, modeling a homogenized pressurized water reactor (PWR) mixed-oxide (MOX) spent fuel assembly with a heavy-metal loading of 0.492 tHM and a representative burnup of 50 GWd tHM−1. Conservative, bounding source terms were employed, assuming 137Cs as the dominant gamma-emitting radionuclide and 244Cm as the primary neutron source via spontaneous fission, for cooling times up to 50 years. The results show smooth and monotonic attenuation of both photon and neutron fields across the multilayer system, with no localized dose-rate hot spots. Energy-dependent total microscopic photon cross-section analyses confirm substantial interaction probabilities in the high-Z RHEA and W-MGMC layers across the relevant energy range, explaining the rapid suppression of gamma flux and dose observed within these regions. At the same time, HBN exhibits minimal photon interaction consistent with its low-Z composition. Half-value layer (HVL) analysis further quantifies the shielding efficiency, revealing that RHEA and W-MGMC exhibit the smallest gamma HVLs (≈0.8 cm). In contrast, HBN provides the lowest neutron HVL (≈1.5 cm), confirming its dominant role in fast-neutron removal. At the cask surface, the TACS configuration achieves a total dose rate of approximately 0.10 mSv h−1, corresponding to a safety margin of about 20 × below the IAEA SSR-6 transport limit. Comparative benchmarking against conventional Fe–PE–Pb and steel–air–concrete shielding configurations demonstrates the superior shielding efficiency and compactness of the proposed system, particularly for neutron-dominated, high-burnup MOX fuel inventories.
乏燃料运输和干贮存容器对于在核燃料循环结束时保证高放射性材料的安全限制和辐射屏蔽至关重要。本文对一种新型三层自适应复合材料系统(TACS)进行了全面的蒙特卡罗研究,该系统用于SNF运输和干储存桶的辐射屏蔽。所提出的结构采用功能梯度设计,由三层优化组成:具有结构完整性和初始伽马衰减的耐火高熵合金(RHEA)内层,作为主要中子慢慢剂和吸收剂的氢化氮化硼(HBN)复合材料层,以及具有进一步抑制残余伽马和中子辐射的钨金属玻璃基复合材料(W-MGMC)外层。采用MCNP5进行辐射输运模拟,模拟均质压水堆(PWR)混合氧化物(MOX)乏燃料组件,其重金属负荷为0.492 tHM,代表性燃耗为50 GWd tHM−1。采用保守的边界源项,假设137Cs为主要的伽马发射放射性核素,244Cm为自发裂变的主要中子源,冷却时间长达50年。结果表明,光子场和中子场在多层体系中都有平滑单调的衰减,没有局部的剂量率热点。能量依赖的总微观光子截面分析证实了高z RHEA和W-MGMC层在相关能量范围内的大量相互作用概率,解释了在这些区域内观察到的伽马通量和剂量的快速抑制。同时,HBN表现出最小的光子相互作用,这与其低z组成相一致。半值层(HVL)分析进一步量化了屏蔽效率,表明RHEA和W-MGMC的γ HVL最小(≈0.8 cm)。相比之下,HBN提供了最低的中子HVL(≈1.5 cm),证实了它在快中子去除中的主导作用。在桶表面,TACS结构的总剂量率约为0.10 mSv h−1,对应于比IAEA SSR-6传输限值低约20倍的安全边际。与传统的Fe-PE-Pb和钢-空气-混凝土屏蔽结构的比较基准表明,所提出的系统具有优越的屏蔽效率和紧凑性,特别是对于以中子为主的高燃耗MOX燃料库存。
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A comparative analysis of radiation shielding character in engineered bricks blended with CaO, Al2O3, and Fe2O3 additives: thermal stability and Phy-X simulation insights into attenuation characteristics 掺有CaO、Al2O3和Fe2O3添加剂的工程砖的辐射屏蔽特性对比分析:热稳定性和衰减特性的物理- x模拟分析。
IF 2.8 3区 物理与天体物理 Q3 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2026.113674
Anoud Saud Alshammari , U. Rilwan , Feras Alafer , Marwan F.S.H. AL-Kamali , Aml Almutery , Atef El-Taher
This study employed Phy-X software to investigate the radiation protection efficacy of different bricks fabricated from a mixture of clay, CaO (calcium oxide), Al2O3 (aluminum oxide), and Fe2O3 (iron oxide). As the oxide additives substituted clay, an increased in the density of the fabricated samples was noticed, with CL5Fe showcasing the superior value of 2.40 g/cm3. An improved linear attenuation coefficient (LAC) was also noticed, with CL5Fe demonstrating the greatest LAC value of 0.154 cm−1 at 0.6 MeV, which could be associated to its superior density due to presence of Fe2O3. The 0.6 MeV energy was chosen as a representative 137Cs value within the Compton-dominant region. Shielding performance was further evaluated from 0.0459 to 1.46 MeV, covering photoelectric-to-Compton-dominated interactions. CL5Fe also outsmarted other samples in terms of thermal stability and structural integrity, making it the best choice for gamma radiation protection. Future studies should evaluate shielding performance across 1.47–15 MeV to assess material suitability for medical imaging, radiotherapy, and nuclear radiation environments.
本研究采用Phy-X软件对粘土、CaO(氧化钙)、Al2O3(氧化铝)和Fe2O3(氧化铁)混合制成的不同砖块的辐射防护效果进行了研究。当氧化物添加剂取代粘土时,制备样品的密度增加,CL5Fe表现出2.40 g/cm3的优越值。线性衰减系数(LAC)的提高也被注意到,CL5Fe在0.6 MeV时显示出最大的LAC值为0.154 cm−1,这可能与由于Fe2O3的存在而具有优越的密度有关。选择0.6 MeV能量作为康普顿优势区内具有代表性的137Cs值。在0.0459至1.46 MeV范围内进一步评估屏蔽性能,涵盖光电-康普顿主导相互作用。CL5Fe在热稳定性和结构完整性方面也优于其他样品,使其成为伽马辐射防护的最佳选择。未来的研究应评估1.47-15 MeV的屏蔽性能,以评估材料在医学成像、放疗和核辐射环境中的适用性。
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Relationship between exposure index and radiographic noise under varying exposure conditions for chest and abdominal radiography 胸腹造影不同照射条件下暴露指数与影像噪声的关系
IF 2.8 3区 物理与天体物理 Q3 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2026.113676
Nobukazu Tanaka , Yongsu Yoon , Tadamitsu Ideguchi
Recently, flat-panel detector (FPD) systems have been developed to display exposure index (EI) values on the console immediately after exposure, thereby enhancing user comprehension. However, differences between examination rooms and bedside imaging can lead to discrepancies in EI values. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between EI and radiographic noise for an indirect-FPD system under varying exposure conditions in digital chest and abdominal radiography. For chest radiography, the following exposure conditions were used: 120 kV with an anti-scatter grid and 70 kV without a grid. For abdominal radiography, the exposure conditions were: 80 kV with a high-ratio (12:1) grid and 80 kV with a low-ratio (5:1) grid. Acrylic phantoms of different thicknesses were used for both chest and abdominal radiography. Radiographic noise was assessed using the Wiener spectrum (WS). For chest radiography, when the incident doses on the imaging detector were identical, the EI values displayed at 120 kV were significantly higher than those at 70 kV. At similar EI values, WS values were lower at 70 kV than at 120 kV. For abdominal radiography, when the incident doses on the imaging detector were identical, the displayed EI values with the high-ratio grid were considerably higher than those with the low-ratio grid. At similar EI values, WS values were lower with the low-ratio grid than with the high-ratio grid. Even when EI values are similar for the same anatomical regions, variations in exposure conditions, such as tube voltage and grid type, affect radiographic noise.
最近,平板探测器(FPD)系统已经开发出来,可以在暴露后立即在控制台上显示暴露指数(EI)值,从而增强用户的理解。然而,检查室和床边影像的差异会导致EI值的差异。本研究旨在探讨在数字胸腹x线摄影中不同暴露条件下,间接fpd系统的EI与放射噪声之间的关系。胸部x线摄影使用以下暴露条件:120kv带防散射栅格和70kv无栅格。对于腹部x线摄影,暴露条件为:80kv高比值栅格(12:1)和80kv低比值栅格(5:1)。胸部和腹部x线摄影均采用不同厚度的丙烯酸胶片。采用维纳谱(Wiener spectrum, WS)评估放射成像噪声。对于胸部x线摄影,当成像探测器上的入射剂量相同时,120 kV时显示的EI值明显高于70 kV。在EI值相近的情况下,70 kV的WS值低于120 kV。对于腹部x线摄影,当成像探测器上的入射剂量相同时,高比例网格显示的EI值明显高于低比例网格显示的EI值。在EI值相近的情况下,低比例网格的WS值比高比例网格的WS值要低。即使相同解剖区域的EI值相似,暴露条件的变化,如管电压和栅格类型,也会影响放射成像噪声。
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EPR of neutron-radiation-induced defects in Gd3Ga5O12 Gd3Ga5O12中子辐射缺陷的EPR
IF 2.8 3区 物理与天体物理 Q3 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2026.113664
Jekabs Cirulis, Uldis Rogulis, Nina Mironova-Ulmane, Guntars Zvejnieks, Andris Antuzevics
Stable radiation-induced defects can have significant effects on materials usability in solid state lasers, scintillators, and other devices that may be exposed to ionising radiation. This study investigates several paramagnetic centres in gadolinium gallium garnet (Gd3Ga5O12). Analysis of single-crystal electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra was performed after irradiation with fast neutron radiation. It was determined that paramagnetic centres with highly anisotropic g-factor values are formed and remain stable well above room temperature. The irregular defect symmetry suggests that one of the defects is formed along the direction of cubic lattice diagonal. This defect was attributed to Ge centres resulting from Ga neutron capture coupled with multiple oxygen vacancies. The origin of other paramagnetic centres is discussed based on unusual temperature dependencies of EPR spectra and ab initio calculations.
在固态激光器、闪烁体和其他可能暴露于电离辐射的器件中,稳定的辐射诱导缺陷会对材料的可用性产生重大影响。本文研究了钆镓石榴石(Gd3Ga5O12)中的几个顺磁中心。对快中子辐照后的单晶电子顺磁共振(EPR)谱进行分析。确定形成了具有高度各向异性g因子值的顺磁中心,并在室温以上保持稳定。缺陷的不规则对称性表明其中一个缺陷是沿立方晶格对角线方向形成的。这种缺陷是由于Ga中子捕获与多个氧空位耦合而产生的Ge中心。根据EPR谱的异常温度依赖性和从头计算,讨论了其他顺磁中心的起源。
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