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View article: Thermal Hydraulics and Solid Mechanics Multiphysics Safety Analysis of a Heavy Water Reactor with Thorium-Based Fuel
Thermal Hydraulics and Solid Mechanics Multiphysics Safety Analysis of a Heavy Water Reactor with Thorium-Based Fuel Open
Growing environmental awareness has renewed interest in thorium as a nuclear fuel, underscoring the need for further studies to evaluate how reactors perform when conventional fuels are replaced with thorium-based alternatives. In this stu…
View article: Thorium in Energy and Ecology: Prospects for Clean Fuel Sources and Protection of Water and Soil Systems from Radiation Risks
Thorium in Energy and Ecology: Prospects for Clean Fuel Sources and Protection of Water and Soil Systems from Radiation Risks Open
Thorium occupies a unique position in the global energy agenda, being simultaneously considered a promising nuclear fuel and an ecological risk factor. Its fuel cycle (Th-232 → U-233) offers significant advantages over uranium, including r…
View article: Catalytic decomposition of low-strength hydrogen peroxide for stable, low-flow, medical-grade oxygen generation
Catalytic decomposition of low-strength hydrogen peroxide for stable, low-flow, medical-grade oxygen generation Open
Low-cost, portable sources of medical-grade oxygen (O₂) are urgently needed in home and field care, yet most current technologies are bulky, energy-intensive, or deliver flows far above the 3–15 mL h⁻¹ required for chronic wound therapy. T…
View article: Thermal-Hydraulic and Solid Mechanics Multiphysics Safety Analysis of a Heavy Water Reactor with Thorium-Based Fuel
Thermal-Hydraulic and Solid Mechanics Multiphysics Safety Analysis of a Heavy Water Reactor with Thorium-Based Fuel Open
Growing environmental awareness has renewed interest in thorium as a nuclear fuel, underscoring the need for further studies to evaluate how reactors perform when conventional fuels are replaced with thorium-based alternatives. In this wor…
View article: Synergistic effects of W–Ta alloys exposed to various ELM-like fusion events
Synergistic effects of W–Ta alloys exposed to various ELM-like fusion events Open
Recently tungsten alloys have shown capabilities in suppressing morphological changes when exposed to harsh fusion conditions. Morphological changes due to He + and D + ions at high temperatures (1000–2000 K) can lead to easier erosion and…
View article: Synergistic effect on silicon surface under low energy he ion irradiation at elevated temperatures
Synergistic effect on silicon surface under low energy he ion irradiation at elevated temperatures Open
View article: Kid-ML: ML For Kidney Malignant Tissues Identification
Kid-ML: ML For Kidney Malignant Tissues Identification Open
A considerable worldwide medical and health burden is imposed bykidney disease due to its high rates of morbidity and death as well as its higheconomic cost. Imaging tests can be used by doctors to detect kidney tumors orother diseases. Im…
View article: Method for plasma formation for extreme ultraviolet lithography-theta pinch
Method for plasma formation for extreme ultraviolet lithography-theta pinch Open
A device and method for generating extremely short-wave ultraviolet electromagnetic wave, utilizing a theta pinch plasma generator to produce electromagnetic radiation in the range of 10 to 20 nm. The device comprises an axially aligned op…
View article: Method for generating extreme ultraviolet with mather-type plasma accelerators for use in Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography
Method for generating extreme ultraviolet with mather-type plasma accelerators for use in Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Open
A device and method for generating extremely short-wave ultraviolet electromagnetic wave uses two intersecting plasma beams generated by two plasma accelerators. The intersection of the two plasma beams emits electromagnetic radiation and …
View article: New Monte-Carlo based simulation program suitable for low-energy ions irradiation in pure materials
New Monte-Carlo based simulation program suitable for low-energy ions irradiation in pure materials Open
A new Monte-Carlo-based computer program (RDS-BASIC) is developed to simulate the transport of energetic ions in pure matter. This computer program is utilizing an algorithm that uses detailed numerical solutions for the classical scatteri…
View article: Tungsten–carbon surface evolution and erosion modeling for a small angle slot divertor in DIII-D
Tungsten–carbon surface evolution and erosion modeling for a small angle slot divertor in DIII-D Open
We modeled tungsten–carbon mixed surface evolution, sputtering erosion, and transport for the tungsten coated region of a small angle slot (SAS) divertor design for the DIII-D tokamak. This divertor concept aims to achieve a closed slot di…
View article: New Monte-Carlo Based Simulation Program Suitable for Low-Energy Ions Irradiation in Pure Materials
New Monte-Carlo Based Simulation Program Suitable for Low-Energy Ions Irradiation in Pure Materials Open
View article: EFFECT OF SOWING METHODS AND WEED CONTROL TREATMENTS ON ASSOCIATED WEEDS , YIELD AND YIELD COMPONENTS OF WHEAT
EFFECT OF SOWING METHODS AND WEED CONTROL TREATMENTS ON ASSOCIATED WEEDS , YIELD AND YIELD COMPONENTS OF WHEAT Open
Two filed experiments were conducted at San El-Hagar , El-Sharqia Governorate ,Egypt in two successive growing seasons of 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 to investigate the effect of some sowing methods (broadcast and drill ) and some weed control…
View article: Erratum: “Equation-of-state, critical constants, and thermodynamic properties of lithium at high energy density” [Phys. Plasmas <b>26</b>, 122702 (2019)]
Erratum: “Equation-of-state, critical constants, and thermodynamic properties of lithium at high energy density” [Phys. Plasmas <b>26</b>, 122702 (2019)] Open
High-density lithium plasmas are expected to be generated in the Inertial\nConfinement Fusion (ICF) reactor chamber due to energy deposition of the prompt\nX-rays and ion debris in the first wall. These dense plasmas are encountered in\nma…
View article: Phytochemical Investigation and Assessment of Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activities of the Root Bark Chrozophora oblongifolia (Delile) Spreng. (Euphorbiaceae)
Phytochemical Investigation and Assessment of Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activities of the Root Bark Chrozophora oblongifolia (Delile) Spreng. (Euphorbiaceae) Open
antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of the total methanolic extract and different fractions of Chrozophora oblongifolia root bark. Methods: Phytochemical screening of Chrozophora oblongifolia was performed using specific te…
View article: An adjustable thickness Li/Be target for fragmentation of 3-kW heavy ion beams.
An adjustable thickness Li/Be target for fragmentation of 3-kW heavy ion beams. Open
As a first step towards developing liquid lithium target technology for a future high-power nuclear physics fragmentation facility, an adjustable thickness Li/Be hybrid target is being constructed for use at the NSCL. This target will use …
View article: Melt layer erosion during ELM-like heat loading on molybdenum as an alternative plasma-facing material
Melt layer erosion during ELM-like heat loading on molybdenum as an alternative plasma-facing material Open
View article: Method for nano-pumping using carbon nanotubes
Method for nano-pumping using carbon nanotubes Open
The present invention relates generally to the field of nanotechnology, carbon nanotubes and, more specifically, to a method and system for nano-pumping media through carbon nanotubes. One preferred embodiment of the invention generally co…
View article: Structural evolution of tungsten surface exposed to sequential low-energy helium ion irradiation and transient heat loading
Structural evolution of tungsten surface exposed to sequential low-energy helium ion irradiation and transient heat loading Open
View article: Effect of dual ion beam irradiation (helium and deuterium) on tungsten–tantalum alloys under fusion relevant conditions
Effect of dual ion beam irradiation (helium and deuterium) on tungsten–tantalum alloys under fusion relevant conditions Open
The selection of tungsten (W) as a divertor material in ITER is based on its high melting point, low erosion, and strong mechanical properties. However, continued investigation has shown W to undergo severe morphology changes in fusion-lik…
View article: Low energy helium ion irradiation induced nanostructure formation on tungsten surface
Low energy helium ion irradiation induced nanostructure formation on tungsten surface Open
View article: Temporal resolution of cell death signaling events induced by cold atmospheric plasma and electroporation in human cancer cells
Temporal resolution of cell death signaling events induced by cold atmospheric plasma and electroporation in human cancer cells Open
Cancer treatment resistance and their invasive and expensive nature is propelling research towards developing alternate approaches to eradicate cancer in patients. Non-thermal, i.e., cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) and electroporation (EP) a…
View article: Investigating Tantalum as a Plasma-Facing Component for Nuclear Fusion Reactors
Investigating Tantalum as a Plasma-Facing Component for Nuclear Fusion Reactors Open
Nuclear fusion is a potential source for producing unlimited environment-friendly energy. Tungsten (W) is selected as the primary candidate material for plasma facing component in nuclear fusion reactors due to its high melting temperature…
View article: Effect of high-flux, low-energy He+ ion irradiation on Ta as a plasma-facing material
Effect of high-flux, low-energy He+ ion irradiation on Ta as a plasma-facing material Open
The goal of this work is to assess Ta as a potential plasma-facing material for future fusion reactors in terms of its response to high-flux, low-energy He + ion irradiation. Ta samples were irradiated with 100 eV He + ions at various flue…
View article: Synergy of Cold Atmospheric Plasma and Electroporation for Treatment of Cancer Cells
Synergy of Cold Atmospheric Plasma and Electroporation for Treatment of Cancer Cells Open
Cancer kills about 1500 people every day in the United States alone. Treatments for cancer patients like chemotherapy and radiation are invasive, aggressive, expensive, and can sometimes do more harm than good. There is a need for instrume…
View article: Fluence Dependent Surface Modification on Tungsten Coatings Using Low Energy Helium Ion Irradiation at Elevated Temperatures
Fluence Dependent Surface Modification on Tungsten Coatings Using Low Energy Helium Ion Irradiation at Elevated Temperatures Open
Nuclear fusion is the most promising renewable energy source for the near future. It can provide a large amount of energy using a very small amount of fuel, as compared with that of the coal, oil, or nuclear fission. The chain reaction in …
View article: Temperature Dependent Surface Modification of Tungsten Exposed to High-Flux Low-Energy Helium Ion Irradiation
Temperature Dependent Surface Modification of Tungsten Exposed to High-Flux Low-Energy Helium Ion Irradiation Open
Nuclear fusion is a great potential energy source that can provide a relatively safe and clean limitless supply of energy using hydrogen isotopes as fuel material. ITER (international thermonuclear experimental reactor) is the world first …
View article: Role of carbon impurities on the surface morphology evolution of tungsten under high dose helium ion irradiation
Role of carbon impurities on the surface morphology evolution of tungsten under high dose helium ion irradiation Open
View article: Predicting hydrogen isotope inventory in plasma-facing components during normal and abnormal operations in fusion devices
Predicting hydrogen isotope inventory in plasma-facing components during normal and abnormal operations in fusion devices Open
View article: Simulation of high power deposition on target materials: applications in magnetic, inertial fusion, and high power plasma lithography devices
Simulation of high power deposition on target materials: applications in magnetic, inertial fusion, and high power plasma lithography devices Open
High power and particle deposition on target materials are encountered in many applications including magnetic and
\ninertial fusion devices, nuclear and high energy physics applications, and laser and discharge produced plasma devices.
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