Review: Pair distribution functions from neutron total scattering for the study of local structure in disordered materials
December 2022
With the development of pulsed spallation sources of neutrons in recent years has come the possibility to generate intense beams of higher energy than possible at reactor sources. This has enabled neutron...
Radiation target: Moving from theory to practice
June 2022
Radiation target theory refers to that ionizing radiation hits specific molecules or organellaes in cells, resulting in structural damage, gene mutation, chromosome breakage and other target effects...
Exploring the impact of anode material on X-ray photon fluence and characteristics: A Monte Carlo simulation study
June 2024
This study investigates the critical significance of anode material selection in defining the energy spectrum and properties of X-ray photons in medical physics applications. Using the GATE platform...
Recent advancements of organic scintillators in enhancing the performance of fast neutron detection: A review
June 2025
Recent advancements in organic scintillators with neutron-gamma discrimination properties have significantly enhanced the performance of fast neutron detection, addressing critical needs in high energy...
Benchmarking of the efficiency of the NaI(Tl) detector using FLUKA, MCNP, and experimental measurements at multiple source distances
December 2025
Accurate calibration of NaI(Tl) scintillation detectors is essential for reliable gamma-ray spectrometry in nuclear safeguards and environmental radiation monitoring. This study investigates the full...
Strategic analysis for advancing Morocco's nuclear infrastructure using PESTELE framework
June 2024
Morocco's exploration of nuclear energy aligns with both climate goals and national energy ambitions, offering a promising low-carbon alternative to conventional fossil fuels. Despite the nation's significant...
Optimization of dead time correction for digital gamma ray spectroscopy based on social spider algorithm
September 2025
Gamma spectroscopy is a pivotal technique in radiation measurement and monitoring, with applications spanning nuclear physics, environmental science, and medical diagnostics. However, a major challenge...
Nano-sisal fiber reinforced polymer composites for biocompatible lightweight structural applications
December 2025
This research focuses on the mechanical and thermal characterization of nano-sisal fiber-reinforced polymer composites, exploring the potential of incorporating nanomaterials to enhance the performance...
Polyvinyl alcohol composites (PVA) with added Pb, Bi, and Sn: A study on radiation shielding and gamma ray attenuation
March 2026
Lead (Pb) is widely used for radiation shielding due to its high atomic number, density, affordability, and availability. However, its toxicity poses serious environmental and health risks. This study...
Assessment of radiation shielding properties for some concrete mixtures against photon and neutron radiations
March 2025
This study evaluates fifteen concrete formulations, including standard and hybrid types such as Barite, Iron-Limonite, and Luminite-Colemanite-Barite, to determine their effectiveness in shielding against...
Effect of temperature on hydrogen diffusion mechanism in tungsten: A molecular dynamics simulation study
September 2025
In this research, the diffusion of hydrogen atoms in the crystalline structure of tungsten was investigated using LAMMPS molecular dynamics simulation code. To describe the interatomic interactions...
Activity levels and radiological hazards of chemical fertilizers used for farm crops in Ondo city, Southwest, Nigeria
March 2026
Fertilizers contain several radioactive elements of the decay series of 238U, 226Ra and 232Th and they can be a source of human exposure to gamma radiation when crops grown with fertilizers are consumed...
Theoretical and experimental validation of dual rhenium radioisotope production for enhanced targeted cancer therapy
December 2025
For many years, different ligands have been combined with rhenium therapeutic radioisotopes, specifically rhenium-186 and 188, to create radiopharmaceuticals for the treatment of various illnesses....
Feasibility of producing 225Ac via thermal neutron irradiation of 226Ra: A systematic theoretical study
September 2024
With a suitable half-life and abundant radiolabeling strategy, 225Ac has become one of the most promising radionuclides in the area of targeted alpha therapy. However, limited radionuclide supply is...
A novel approach with quadrupole magnets for precise deflection, scattering and focusing of very high energy electron beams (VHEE)
June 2025
A novel approach involving quadrupole magnets has been proposed to deflect and disperse electrons in the irradiation fields, as well as a system for focusing beams at specific depths. This research...
Mechanism study of bubble dynamics under the buoyancy effects
March 2023
The motion of a single bubble in a 2-D vertical channel filled with stagnant or moving fluid is simulated for various sets of conditions using the computational fluid dynamics(CFD) method. The volume...
Review: Current progresses of small-angle neutron scattering on soft-matters investigation
June 2022
A review of the recent works on soft-matters based on small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) is presented. This Review is intended to be a relatively comprehensive source for applying SANS on soft-matters...
Evaluating the health impact of indoor radon concentration in laboratory environments: a focus on lung cancer risk
March 2026
This investigation assessed indoor radon concentrations across 11 laboratories using CR-39 solid-state nuclear track detectors to measure alpha particle emissions. Following exposure, detectors were...
Fusion mechanism involved in the synthesis of superheavy element Z>118 using Mn projectiles
December 2024
We conducted an in-depth investigation of Mn-induced fusion reactions aimed at synthesizing superheavy elements with atomic numbers Z=119 to Z=123. Our analysis considers the total potential, which...
Chemical separation of uranium-233 from neutron-irradiated 232ThO2 targets using a dual-column technique
March 2025
Uranium-233 (233U) is an important synthetic isotope and used as isotope dilution references for safeguards, non-proliferation, and nuclear forensics measurements. In this work, the chemical separation...
A systematic study on complementary metal-oxide semiconductor technology (CMOS) and Internet of Things (IOT) for radioactive leakage detection in nuclear plant
September 2023
Although nuclear power plants produce about 20% of India's power, the risk posed by radioactive leakage is considerable. Radiation leakage detection devices must be installed in all nuclear power plants...
A comparative analysis of the NaI detector response function using GAMOS and FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations
December 2024
This work aims to study the response function of a 2″×2″ NaI(Tl) scintillation detector using Monte Carlo simulations. A precise mathematical model of the NaI(Tl) scintillator was developed using both...
New arrangements of FAs at BNPP's reactor: PPF and burnup calculations
March 2026
In this work, the two assemblies named 16B36 and 36B20, and two arrangements named B and C, were introduced. The current arrangement of assemblies (named arrangement A) in the core of the BNPP reactor,...
Design of emergency solar energy system adjacent the nuclear power plant to prevent nuclear accidents and increase safety
March 2024
Providing sufficient energy in emergency situations in nuclear power plants is of great importance due to their crucial role in improving power plant safety and eliminating disasters....
Measurement of natural radioactivity and assessment of radiological hazard indices in soil from Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India with statistical approach
March 2025
The activity concentrations of naturally occurring radionuclides 238U, 232Th, and 40K were determined in 31 soil samples collected from the Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu using grid sampling method....