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Review: Pair distribution functions from neutron total scattering for the study of local structure in disordered materials

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

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...

Recent advancements of organic scintillators in enhancing the performance of fast neutron detection: A review

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...

Exploring the impact of anode material on X-ray photon fluence and characteristics: A Monte Carlo simulation study

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...

Strategic analysis for advancing Morocco's nuclear infrastructure using PESTELE framework

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...

Mechanism study of bubble dynamics under the buoyancy effects

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...

A comparative analysis of the NaI detector response function using GAMOS and FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations

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...

A novel approach with quadrupole magnets for precise deflection, scattering and focusing of very high energy electron beams (VHEE)

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...

Optimization of dead time correction for digital gamma ray spectroscopy based on social spider algorithm

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...

Fusion mechanism involved in the synthesis of superheavy element Z>118 using Mn projectiles

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...

Measurement of natural radioactivity and assessment of radiological hazard indices in soil from Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India with statistical approach

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....

Feasibility of producing 225Ac via thermal neutron irradiation of 226Ra: A systematic theoretical study

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...

Assessment of radiation shielding properties for some concrete mixtures against photon and neutron radiations

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...

Chemical separation of uranium-233 from neutron-irradiated 232ThO2 targets using a dual-column technique

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...

Ingestion exposure of natural radionuclide and toxic heavy metallic origin in samples of local staple food

In this study, measurements were made of the concentration of metals of heavy origin (Cd, Cr, Cu and Zn) and activity-characterized concentration of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in ten samples of local staple...

Simulating the impact of electron beam energy deposition on lead target temperature

This study delves into the thermal dynamics induced by an electron beam sourced from the CIRCE III accelerator, focusing on a lead target previously employed at the National Centre for Nuclear Science...

Electrodeposition of actinides: Optimization of deposition parameters by chronoamperometric studies

To quantify alpha-emitting radionuclides by alpha spectrometry, it is necessary to prepare a thin and uniform alpha source on a suitable substrate. Electrodeposition is the most used electrochemical...

Assessment of metal contamination in sediment of Kerala Coast, India using EDXRF technique and Multivariate Statistical method

The current study focused on the distribution of heavy metals in sediments from coastline of Kerala, India using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) technique. The concentration of V, Cr, Mn,...

Evaluating the level of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in different building materials

This study evaluates the levels of 226Ra, 232Th, and 40K in various building materials, including brick, cement, sand, gravel, and gypsum, sourced from Al-Shatra in the Dhi-Qar Governorate of Iraq....

Effect of temperature on hydrogen diffusion mechanism in tungsten: A molecular dynamics simulation study

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...

Progress in measurements of fission cross sections and total cross sections at CSNS Back-n white neutron source

The neutron-induced cross sections are of great significance for the design of nuclear devices and advanced reactors for the nuclear energy production. At CSNS Back-n white neutron source, new measurements...

Review: Current progresses of small-angle neutron scattering on soft-matters investigation

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...

Role of entrance channel parameters on optimal incident energies in the formation of heavy nuclei using Ca-induced fusion reactions

We examined fusion cross-sections and fusion barrier distributions of 80 fusion reactions with 40,48Ca projectiles and targets in the atomic number range 76≤ZT≤93. The Wong formula was utilized to analyze...

Natural radioactivity assessments and radiological hazards in agricultural soils around mining activities in Karibib, Namibia

A total of 17 soil samples were randomly collected from agricultural farms around mining areas from Karibib, Erongo region, Namibia. The samples were analyzed for natural radioactivity using a high...

Optimizing neutron shielding: A specialised container approach for Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources and orphan neutron emitters

Shielding Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources (DSRSs) and orphan neutron sources, such as 252Cf, pose challenges due to the high penetration of neutrons, induced radioactivity in shielding materials,...

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