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Radiation source analysis of beamline stations at fourth-generation synchrotron light facility 第四代同步加速器光束线站辐射源分析
IF 2.2 3区 物理与天体物理 Q2 NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2025.107528
Jiaduo Chen , Shiping Jiang , Penghui Yang , Lin Wang
Bremsstrahlung produced by electrons in the storage ring is a major concern in the radiation shielding design of synchrotron light sources, primarily arising from the Touschek effect and vacuum-related effect. Depending on the underlying mechanism, the resulting bremsstrahlung is classified as either solid or gas bremsstrahlung, both of which can propagate into beamline stations, especially from straight sections, thereby posing radiological risks to personnel and equipment.
With the advancement of fourth-generation synchrotron light sources based on diffraction-limited storage ring technology, the characteristics of bremsstrahlung radiation originating from straight sections have become increasingly complex, making earlier radiation source models no longer directly applicable. The objective of this study is to conduct an analysis of radiation sources in beamline stations of fourth-generation synchrotron facilities, clarify their respective contributions, and evaluate the implications of different modeling methodologies for shielding design. This study focuses on a representative beamline at the Hefei Advanced Light Facility. Three modeling approaches are developed and compared: (i) a simplified model, which assumes uniform electron losses throughout the storage ring with fixed-angle impacts on internal surfaces; (ii) a more refined model, which uses ELEGANT to accurately simulate electron loss positions and dynamics in straight sections, coupled with FLUKA to analyze the generation and transport of solid bremsstrahlung; and (iii) a gas bremsstrahlung model, which employs FLUKA to directly simulate electron–residual gas interactions.
The study compares the energy spectra, angular distributions, and spatial profiles of bremsstrahlung from the three models on the upstream wall of the first optical enclosure. Ambient dose equivalent distributions surrounding the enclosure are also evaluated. Results indicate that both solid and gas bremsstrahlung are major contributors to radiation levels in the beamline stations, each exhibiting distinct spatial and spectral characteristics. In addition, the study finds that the simplified model introduces significant deviations in the estimation of solid bremsstrahlung, highlighting the importance of accurately incorporating electron loss information in radiation simulations for beamline stations at fourth-generation synchrotron light sources to achieve reliable shielding assessments.
存储环中电子产生的轫致辐射是同步加速器光源辐射屏蔽设计中的一个重要问题,主要是由于图谢克效应和真空相关效应引起的。根据潜在的机制,产生的轫致辐射分为固体或气体轫致辐射,这两种轫致辐射都可以传播到束线站,特别是从直线段传播,从而对人员和设备构成辐射风险。随着基于限衍射存储环技术的第四代同步加速器光源的发展,源自直线截面的轫致辐射特性变得越来越复杂,使得早期的辐射源模型不再直接适用。本研究的目的是对第四代同步加速器设施光束线站的辐射源进行分析,阐明其各自的贡献,并评估不同建模方法对屏蔽设计的影响。本研究的重点是合肥先进光设施具有代表性的光束线。本文提出并比较了三种建模方法:(i)简化模型,该模型假设整个存储环的电子损失均匀,内表面受到固定角度的冲击;(ii)更精细的模型,使用ELEGANT精确模拟直线段的电子损失位置和动力学,结合FLUKA分析固体轫致辐射的产生和输运;(iii)气体轫致模型,采用FLUKA直接模拟电子-残余气体相互作用。研究比较了三种模型在第一光学罩上游壁面上轫致辐射的能谱、角分布和空间分布。还评估了围体周围的环境剂量当量分布。结果表明,固体轫致和气体轫致都是影响光束线站辐射水平的主要因素,并表现出不同的空间和光谱特征。此外,研究发现,简化模型在估计固体轫致辐射时引入了显著偏差,突出了在第四代同步加速器光源光束线站的辐射模拟中准确纳入电子损失信息以实现可靠屏蔽评估的重要性。
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Flattop leakage dose characterization 平顶泄漏剂量表征
IF 2.2 3区 物理与天体物理 Q2 NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2025.107531
A.S. Tamashiro , B. Champine , P. Witter , P. Maggi , D.P. Heinrichs , C. Percher , D.P. Hickman , K.L. Jeffers , R. Radev , L.I. Tai , B. Bandong , T. Classen , R. Hudson , D. McAvoy , J. Scorby , J. Goda , T. Cutler , J.A. Bounds , D. Hayes , D. Ward , M. Baumann
Upon the completion of characterizing the Godiva-IV leakage dose in 2014 and a nuclear accident dosimeter (NAD) intercomparison exercise in 2016, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP) supported an experimental campaign to characterize the Flattop leakage dose in 2017. Two Rotating Neutron Spectrometers (ROSPEC) and a Passive Neutron Spectrometer (PNS) were used to measure the neutron spectra. The neutron spectra were converted to neutron dose using dose conversion factors. CaF2:Mn thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs), LiF TLDs, and radiophotoluminescence dosimeters were used to measure the photon doses. The data were documented in a report at that time but this paper reanalyzed and updated results. This work established updated reference neutron and photon doses as a function of radial distance from the center of Flattop, which will be used for future NAD intercomparison exercises.
在2014年完成Godiva-IV泄漏剂量表征和2016年核事故剂量计(NAD)相互比较之后,美国能源部(DOE)核临界安全计划(NCSP)在2017年支持了Flattop泄漏剂量表征的实验活动。用两台旋转中子能谱仪(ROSPEC)和一台被动中子能谱仪(PNS)测量中子能谱。用剂量转换因子将中子能谱转换为中子剂量。用CaF2:Mn热释光剂量计、LiF热释光剂量计和放射性光致发光剂量计测量光子剂量。这些数据在当时的一份报告中有记录,但本文对结果进行了重新分析和更新。这项工作建立了更新的参考中子和光子剂量作为从Flattop中心径向距离的函数,这将用于未来的NAD相互比较练习。
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Experimental investigation of a heatless approach for initializing radiophotoluminescence glasses (FD-7) using ultraviolet light 用紫外光初始化辐射光致发光玻璃(FD-7)的无热方法的实验研究
IF 2.2 3区 物理与天体物理 Q2 NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2025.107525
Soheil Aghabaklooei , Hiroshi Yasuda
Ag-doped phosphate radiophotoluminescence (RPL) glass dosimeter (RPLD) is widely used for radiation dosimetry. Although RPLD has the advantage of reusability through proper annealing, the current annealing process has undesirable features, such as heating at a high temperature (approximately 400 °C) and subsequent long (nearly half a day) cooling. In this study, we propose a new approach to initialize RPLDs more safely and rapidly using ultraviolet light (UV), which is expected to be preferable in many occasions, including quality assurance (QA) for radiotherapy. Four samples of commercially available RPLD glass (FD-7) with a size of φ1.5 mm × 12 mm were irradiated with X-rays (160 kV, 6.3 mA) at 0.1, 0.5, 1, 2, and 5 Gy (for H2O) and exposed to UV from a high-pressure mercury UV lamp, which has a broad wavelength range with a dominant peak at 365 nm. RPL intensities were measured using an exclusive RPL readout system (FDG-1000, Asahi Techno Glass Co., Ltd.) at certain time intervals at room temperature. After 3-h UV exposure, the RPL intensity decreased by >90 % for irradiation of 1 Gy or higher, and 6-h UV exposure cleared >95 % of the RPL intensity for 2 Gy or higher. The RPL intensity increased slightly (2 % in 24 h at room temperature) after the termination of UV exposure. According to these findings, it is expected that the proposed heatless approach to initialize RPLDs, named ‘UV-annealing method’ here, will be effectively applied to routine dosimetry in relatively high-dose radiation fields, including radiotherapy facilities.
掺银磷酸盐辐射光致发光(RPL)玻璃剂量计(RPLD)被广泛应用于辐射剂量测定。虽然RPLD通过适当的退火具有可重复使用的优点,但目前的退火工艺具有不理想的特点,例如在高温(约400°C)下加热和随后的长时间(近半天)冷却。在这项研究中,我们提出了一种使用紫外线(UV)更安全、快速地初始化rpld的新方法,该方法有望在许多场合,包括放射治疗的质量保证(QA)中更可取。采用尺寸为φ1.5 mm × 12 mm的4个市售RPLD玻璃(FD-7)样品,分别以0.1、0.5、1、2和5 Gy (H2O)的x射线(160 kV, 6.3 mA)照射,并在高压汞紫外线灯下照射,该灯具有宽波长范围,主峰位于365 nm。在室温下,使用专用的RPL读出系统(FDG-1000, Asahi Techno Glass Co., Ltd)以一定的时间间隔测量RPL强度。紫外线照射3小时后,1 Gy及以上照射的RPL强度降低了90%;照射6小时后,2 Gy及以上照射的RPL强度降低了95%。紫外照射终止后,RPL强度略有增加(室温下24 h内增加2%)。根据这些发现,我们期望所提出的初始化rpld的无热方法,即“uv退火法”,将有效地应用于相对高剂量辐射领域的常规剂量测定,包括放射治疗设施。
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Application of a PGNAA-based neutron spectrometer for simulated workplace neutron field measurement 基于pgnaa的中介仪在模拟工作场所中子场测量中的应用
IF 2.2 3区 物理与天体物理 Q2 NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2025.107544
Can Cheng , Liteng Xing , Jiayu Gu , Jiatong Li , Zeliang Wang , Zhenhua Zhang , Daqian Hei , Wenbao Jia , Ruoyu Chen , Xunrong Xia , Chuanhui Yuan
The calibration of neutron dosimeter needs to be conducted in a neutron field that closely resembles its workplace field. Neutron generators can be used to simulate the workplace neutron field, making the measurement of the neutron spectrum in the modulated field a crucial task. In this study, a neutron spectrometer based on prompt gamma ray neutron activation analysis (PGNAA) was employed to measure the neutron spectrum. The response of the neutron spectrometer was calculated using Monte Carlo simulation, and benchmark measurements were carried out in D-D and D-T neutron fields. The results show that the energy responses at 2.5 MeV and 14 MeV are in good agreement with the simulated values. The neutron spectrum of a graphite-moderated D-D neutron source was unfolded using the neutron spectrometer and the corresponding neutron ambient dose equivalent rate was compared with the value recorded by neutron dosimeter. The deviation between the two is 14 %, validating the feasibility of the neutron spectrometer and its potential application for neutron dosimeter calibration.
中子剂量计的校准需要在与其工作场所非常相似的中子场中进行。中子发生器可以用来模拟工作场所的中子场,使调制场中中子谱的测量成为一项至关重要的任务。在本研究中,采用基于提示伽马射线中子活化分析(PGNAA)的中子星谱仪测量中子能谱。利用蒙特卡罗模拟计算了中子星的响应,并在D-D和D-T中子场进行了基准测量。结果表明,在2.5 MeV和14 MeV下的能量响应与模拟值吻合较好。用中光谱仪展开了石墨慢化D-D中子源的中子谱,并将相应的中子环境剂量当量率与中子剂量计记录的值进行了比较。两者之间的偏差为14%,验证了中子谱仪的可行性及其在中子剂量计校准中的潜在应用。
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Characterization of low-energy protons by fluorescent nuclear track detectors based on lithium fluoride films on silicon substrates 基于硅衬底氟化锂薄膜的荧光核径迹探测器表征低能质子
IF 2.2 3区 物理与天体物理 Q2 NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2025.107547
Massimo Piccinini , Enrico Nichelatti , Valentina Nigro , Adriano Zerbini , Rosa Maria Montereali , Concetta Ronsivalle , Alessandro Ampollini , Maria Aurora Vincenti
In the last years, Fluorescent Nuclear Track Detectors (FNTDs) based on the visible radiophotoluminescence (RPL) of aggregate F2 and F3+ color centers (CCs) in lithium fluoride (LiF) crystals have been demonstrated. On the other hand, optically transparent polycrystalline LiF thin films, grown by thermal evaporation on Si(100) substrates, have been successfully used for proton beam advanced diagnostics, mainly through Bragg curve permanent recording and analysis. In this paper, they were tested as FNTDs for low-energy, nearly monochromatic, collimated proton beams produced by the vertical low-energy extraction line of the TOP-IMPLART proton linear accelerator in operation at ENEA Frascati, Italy. Cleaved LiF films were irradiated with the film plane approximately parallel to the beam propagation direction and the film edge directly exposed to the incident beam. The irradiation caused the formation of CCs along the proton tracks within the film. The luminescent track images were visualized with a fluorescence microscope under blue LED excitation. At the lower energy of ∼1 MeV, it was possible to record single entire proton tracks at a fluence of approximately 108 protons/cm2. Their lengths are comparable with those expected in the LiF film. Increasing the proton energy to ∼6 MeV, the luminescent tracks were observed mainly close to the expected Bragg peak position, i.e., at the penetration depth where it would be found in Si rather than in LiF, due to multiple Coulomb scattering. At both energies, by raising the fluence by two orders of magnitude, the superposition of a very high number of tracks allowed recording the luminescent Bragg curves of the proton beams in the LiF films. They were analyzed using two different methods, considering also the type of substrate and the film characteristics, allowing to estimate the beam energy spectrum. At ∼1 MeV, the Bragg curve was best fitted using a random-optimization approach, while at ∼6 MeV it was reproduced using depth-dose curves simulated in FLUKA.
近年来,基于氟化锂(LiF)晶体中F2和F3+聚集体色中心(CCs)可见辐射光致发光(RPL)的荧光核径迹探测器(FNTDs)已经得到证实。另一方面,在Si(100)衬底上通过热蒸发生长的光学透明多晶LiF薄膜已经成功地用于质子束高级诊断,主要是通过Bragg曲线的永久记录和分析。在本文中,他们作为FNTDs测试了在意大利ENEA Frascati运行的TOP-IMPLART质子直线加速器的垂直低能提取线产生的低能、近单色、准直质子束。劈裂式LiF薄膜辐照时,膜面近似平行于光束传播方向,膜边直接暴露于入射光束。辐照引起沿膜内质子轨迹形成CCs。用荧光显微镜观察蓝色LED激发下的发光轨迹图像。在较低的能量为~ 1 MeV时,可以在大约108个质子/cm2的影响下记录单个完整的质子轨迹。它们的长度与《生命》电影中预期的长度相当。当质子能量增加到~ 6 MeV时,由于多重库仑散射,发光径迹主要在预期的布拉格峰位置附近观察到,即在Si而不是LiF中发现的穿透深度。在这两种能量下,通过提高两个数量级的影响,大量磁道的叠加使得在liff薄膜中记录质子束的发光布拉格曲线成为可能。使用两种不同的方法对它们进行分析,同时考虑到衬底类型和薄膜特性,从而可以估计光束的能谱。在~ 1 MeV时,Bragg曲线最好使用随机优化方法拟合,而在~ 6 MeV时,使用FLUKA模拟的深度-剂量曲线再现。
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Directional capacity of a two detector array for localization of gamma emitting sources 用于伽马发射源定位的双探测器阵列的定向容量
IF 2.2 3区 物理与天体物理 Q2 NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2025.107534
Harri Toivonen , Mark Dowdall , Sakari Ihantola , Aliaksandr Dvornik , Maria Karampiperi , Robert Finck , Pernille Ahlmann Jensen , Gísli Jónsson , Philip Holm , Jussi Huikari , Kari Peräjärvi , Christopher Rääf , Viktor Lehmann , Christian Bernhardsson
Capacities for source localization in response to incidents involving radioactive materials are essential for effective, efficient response. In this context, the directional response of a detection system is of importance. Many solutions currently employed for source localization involve approaches that may be onerous with respect to cost, complexity and practicality for field operations. To avoid these drawbacks, an approached was developed based on simultaneous use of two gamma detectors (2 x 1 array). Simple mathematical models were developed to cope with the count rate detected by two adjacent detectors. The parameters of the model depend mainly on the design of the detectors and can thus be concluded from the drawings. For large detectors, the energy dependency of the directional estimate is negligible. The method can be applied for small hand-held systems as well without resort to complex calibrations or data processing. The directional response of several 2 x 1 arrays, constructed from commercially available, off-the-shelf detectors, was confirmed using Monte Carlo approaches and actual measurements under controlled conditions. Optimization strategies and performance constraints were described and analyzed regarding the use of a shield between the detectors. Results indicate that 2 x 1 arrays of a number of detector types and sizes can provide functional estimates of source direction a field of view of 180°.
对涉及放射性物质的事件作出反应时,确定源头的能力对于有效、高效的反应至关重要。在这种情况下,探测系统的定向响应是很重要的。目前用于源定位的许多解决方案涉及的方法在成本、复杂性和现场操作的实用性方面可能是繁重的。为了避免这些缺点,开发了一种基于同时使用两个伽马探测器(2 × 1阵列)的方法。建立了简单的数学模型来处理相邻两个检测器检测到的计数率。该模型的参数主要取决于探测器的设计,因此可以从图纸中得出。对于大型探测器,方向估计的能量依赖性可以忽略不计。该方法可以适用于小型手持系统,也不需要复杂的校准或数据处理。利用蒙特卡罗方法和受控条件下的实际测量证实了几个2 × 1阵列的方向响应,这些阵列是由市售的现成探测器构建的。描述并分析了在探测器之间使用屏蔽的优化策略和性能约束。结果表明,多种探测器类型和尺寸的2 × 1阵列可以在180°视场范围内提供源方向的函数估计。
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Exploring the correlation between thermoluminescence and optically stimulated luminescence of rose quartz 探讨玫瑰石英的热释光与光激发发光的关系
IF 2.2 3区 物理与天体物理 Q2 NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2025.107543
I.A. Ferreira , E.M. Yoshimura , N.M. Trindade
This work investigates the correlation between thermoluminescence (TL) and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) signals in natural rose quartz. Four distinct TL glow peaks were identified at 90 °C (I), 140 °C (II), 215 °C (III), and 336 °C (IV) at a heating rate of 1 °C/s. The effect of blue LED illumination on TL glow peaks was investigated revealing a systematic reduction in the intensity of peaks I-III. Additionally, the influence of the temperature on the OSL decay curve characteristics was analyzed, showing a marked decrease in the OSL signal at temperatures above 100 °C. These results contribute to understanding the thermal and optical behavior of rose quartz, with implications for its use in radiation dosimetry.
本文研究了天然玫瑰石英中热释光(TL)和光激发发光(OSL)信号的相关性。在90°C (I)、140°C (II)、215°C (III)和336°C (IV)下,在1°C/s的加热速率下,鉴定出四个不同的TL发光峰。研究了蓝色LED照明对TL发光峰的影响,揭示了峰I-III强度的系统性降低。此外,还分析了温度对光释光衰减曲线特性的影响,发现在温度高于100℃时,光释光信号明显减弱。这些结果有助于理解玫瑰石英的热学和光学行为,并对其在辐射剂量学中的应用产生影响。
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Application of deep learning-based track detection technique in neutron personal dose monitoring research 基于深度学习的轨迹检测技术在中子个人剂量监测研究中的应用
IF 2.2 3区 物理与天体物理 Q2 NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2025.107526
Yuji Miao , Wei Chen , Lu Tian , Xiaodong Shi , Yuanyuan Zhou , Xiangyong Fan , Jiayi Ma , Jin Wang
This study introduces the application of the object detection paradigm (Faster R-CNN) to fast neutron track detection using deep learning algorithms. Neutron dose measurements were conducted using CR-39 detectors, and two methods-morphological features-based detection and deep learning (Faster R-CNN) were evaluated. The deep learning method demonstrated superior accuracy, particularly in identifying small tracks and impurity points, achieving a correct-count rate of 98.7 %. Additionally, it significantly improved detection speed compared to manual and morphological feature-based methods. The performance of the neutron personal dosimetry system, which incorporates the deep learning approach, was validated through linearity validation, coefficient of variation analysis, and dose verification. Due to its fully automated nature, this method can reduce measurement uncertainty and can be extended to recognize other types of particle tracks.
本研究介绍了使用深度学习算法的目标检测范式(Faster R-CNN)在快中子轨道检测中的应用。使用CR-39探测器进行中子剂量测量,并评估两种方法-基于形态学特征的检测和深度学习(Faster R-CNN)。深度学习方法显示出优越的准确性,特别是在识别小轨迹和杂质点方面,达到了98.7%的正确率。此外,与人工和基于形态学特征的方法相比,该方法显著提高了检测速度。采用深度学习方法的中子个人剂量测定系统的性能通过线性验证、变异系数分析和剂量验证进行了验证。由于其完全自动化的性质,该方法可以降低测量的不确定度,并可以扩展到识别其他类型的粒子轨迹。
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Optimization of anti-scatter grids for digital mammography: A comparative study using Monte Carlo simulations 数字乳房x线摄影的反散射网格优化:使用蒙特卡罗模拟的比较研究
IF 2.2 3区 物理与天体物理 Q2 NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2025.107533
Kimia Gharehkhani , Mehdi Shojaei , Saeed Setayeshi
Mammography image quality is often compromised by scattered radiation, which reduces diagnostic accuracy. Anti-scatter grids with various designs are employed to mitigate this issue. The choice of these designs significantly impacts the reduction of scattered radiation and the transmission of primary photons, thereby improving image quality without necessitating increased patient radiation exposure. This study aims to investigate various anti-scatter grid designs for digital mammography (DM) systems by maximizing the signal-to-noise ratio improvement factor (SIF) and minimizing the scatter-to-primary ratio (SPR) across different material compositions to identify the most effective grid design.
In this study, a mammography system and breast phantom were simulated using the Monte Carlo toolkit Geant4. A total of 450 cellular anti-scatter grid configurations were modeled, comprising copper, gold, and lead designs with varying grid parameters. The impacts of varying the grid ratios (GR) and strip frequencies on SPR, SIF, and transmission factors for scattered (Ts) and primary (Tp) were quantified. Synthetic mammograms from the Monte-Carlo outputs were generated and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) was computed as from paired signal/background region-of-interest (ROI), in the center of the phantom.
An optimal configuration in our study was a copper grid (GR 3:1, septal thickness 0.005 mm, 35 lines/cm), yielding SIF = 1.09, SPR = 0.06, Tp = 0.75, and Ts = 0.07. Relative to gold and lead, copper grids exhibited higher SIF and Tp; however, gold grids produced the highest CNR (Au ≈ 23.29). Lead grids marginally outperformed gold grids on aggregate transmission/scatter metrics but not on CNR. The proposed grid designs significantly reduced scattered radiation while enhancing image quality metrics, showing promising potential for clinical translation.
乳房x光检查的图像质量经常受到散射辐射的影响,从而降低了诊断的准确性。采用不同设计的防散射网格来缓解这一问题。这些设计的选择显著影响了散射辐射的减少和主要光子的传输,从而提高了图像质量,而无需增加患者的辐射暴露。本研究旨在通过最大化不同材料成分的信噪比改善因子(SIF)和最小化散射与原始比(SPR)来研究数字乳房x线摄影(DM)系统的各种抗散射网格设计,以确定最有效的网格设计。在这项研究中,使用蒙特卡罗工具包Geant4模拟乳房x线照相术系统和乳房假体。总共建模了450个细胞抗散射网格配置,包括不同网格参数的铜、金和铅设计。量化了栅格比(GR)和条带频率对散射(Ts)和初级(Tp)的SPR、SIF和传输系数的影响。从蒙特卡罗输出生成合成乳房x线照片,并根据幻象中心的成对信号/背景感兴趣区域(ROI)计算对比度-噪声比(CNR)。在我们的研究中,最佳配置是铜网格(GR 3:1,间隔厚度0.005 mm, 35线/cm),产生SIF = 1.09, SPR = 0.06, Tp = 0.75, Ts = 0.07。相对于金和铅,铜栅格具有更高的SIF和Tp;而金栅格的CNR最高(Au≈23.29)。铅网在总体传输/分散指标上略微优于金网,但在CNR上则不然。提出的网格设计显着减少了散射辐射,同时提高了图像质量指标,显示出临床翻译的良好潜力。
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Development of a Ce:GPS scintillator-based spectrometer and its demonstration in radioactive cesium contamination sites 基于Ce:GPS闪烁体的光谱仪的研制及其在放射性铯污染现场的演示
IF 2.2 3区 物理与天体物理 Q2 NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-08-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2025.107513
Yuki Morishita , Shigeo Nakama , Kotaro Ochi , Yoshimi Urabe , Marina Kanno
Following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, radioactive cesium contamination posed a significant environmental concern. This study developed a compact gamma-ray spectrometer utilizing a Gd2Si2O7:Ce (Ce:GPS) scintillator and a compact photomultiplier tube (PMT) for environmental monitoring. The spectrometer was designed to overcome the limitations of traditional NaI(Tl) detectors, leveraging the non-hygroscopic nature and high energy resolution of Ce:GPS scintillators. Performance was evaluated through measurements of a137Cs source and a comparison with a commercial NaI(Tl) survey meter. The spectrometer's potential for effective and portable monitoring of radioactive cesium in contaminated environments was demonstrated. The system was tested using sealed sources, confirming its ability to detect the 662 keV photopeak of 137Cs with high accuracy. The energy resolution of this photopeak was 10.8 % FWHM. Field measurements in radiocesium-contaminated areas showed the spectrometer's effectiveness in detecting dose rate variations and high-dose hotspots. This portable, durable spectrometer shows promise for applications in environmental radiation monitoring and remote sensing technologies.
福岛第一核电站事故后,放射性铯污染引发了严重的环境问题。本研究利用Gd2Si2O7:Ce (Ce:GPS)闪烁体和紧凑型光电倍增管(PMT)开发了一种紧凑型伽马射线光谱仪,用于环境监测。该光谱仪旨在克服传统NaI(Tl)探测器的局限性,利用Ce:GPS闪烁体的非吸湿性和高能量分辨率。通过对a137Cs源的测量以及与商用NaI(Tl)测量仪的比较来评估其性能。证明了该光谱仪在污染环境中有效、便携监测放射性铯的潜力。该系统使用密封光源进行了测试,证实其能够以高精度检测137Cs的662 keV光峰。该峰的能量分辨率为10.8% FWHM。在放射性污染地区的现场测量表明,该光谱仪在检测剂量率变化和高剂量热点方面是有效的。这种便携式、耐用的光谱仪在环境辐射监测和遥感技术中显示出应用前景。
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