Neutron activation
View article: Neutron activation analysis of manganese in samples of human sternum
Neutron activation analysis of manganese in samples of human sternum Open
A compact neutron activation analysis (NAA) system utilizing a deuterium-deuterium (DD) neutron generator was developed to detect manganese (Mn) in bone in vivo. Mn was selected for study due to the elevated risk of overexposure among cert…
View article: 1L BABY FLiBe Run 1 NaI Activation Foil Measurement
1L BABY FLiBe Run 1 NaI Activation Foil Measurement Open
Measurement of Niobium and Zirconium activation foils used to measure the fluence of the P383 neutron generator during the 1L BABY FLiBe Run 1 experiment. These foils were measured using two NaI scintillators. Calibration source and backgr…
View article: 1L BABY FLiBe Run 1 NaI Activation Foil Measurement
1L BABY FLiBe Run 1 NaI Activation Foil Measurement Open
Measurement of Niobium and Zirconium activation foils used to measure the fluence of the P383 neutron generator during the 1L BABY FLiBe Run 1 experiment. These foils were measured using two NaI scintillators. Calibration source and backgr…
View article: Isotope Production in Muon-Catalyzed-Fusion Systems
Isotope Production in Muon-Catalyzed-Fusion Systems Open
Producing valuable isotopes with high-flux high-energy neutrons generated by muon-catalyzed fusion ($μ$CF) reactions could substantially improve the economic prospects for muon-catalyzed fusion. Because no external heating is required for …
View article: Benedettini Protostar Reactor – Hybrid Gel Layer for Moderation and Tritium Recirculation
Benedettini Protostar Reactor – Hybrid Gel Layer for Moderation and Tritium Recirculation Open
This document is an official theoretical addendum to the Benedettini Protostar Reactor Theory. It proposes a moderation and regulation mechanism for the metastable protostar reactor core through a hybrid gel-based intercapillary layer. The…
View article: Benedettini Protostar Reactor – Hybrid Gel Layer for Moderation and Tritium Recirculation
Benedettini Protostar Reactor – Hybrid Gel Layer for Moderation and Tritium Recirculation Open
This document is an official theoretical addendum to the Benedettini Protostar Reactor Theory. It proposes a moderation and regulation mechanism for the metastable protostar reactor core through a hybrid gel-based intercapillary layer. The…
View article: SOIL - BIOGEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CALCIUM, STRONTIUM AND BARIUM ELEMENTS IN INDIGOFERA TINCTORIA CHAIN
SOIL - BIOGEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CALCIUM, STRONTIUM AND BARIUM ELEMENTS IN INDIGOFERA TINCTORIA CHAIN Open
This article describes the biogeochemical properties of calcium (Ca), strontium (Sr), and barium (Ba) elements in meadow oasis soils and the Indigofera tinctoria plant grown in them. The elements of the soil and plant samples selected as t…
View article: Optimized production of dual-isotope sources for gamma detector calibration
Optimized production of dual-isotope sources for gamma detector calibration Open
Radioisotopes 152Eu and 154Eu are suitable options for calibrating HPGe detectors due to their long half-lives, high spectral purity, and distinct gamma lines. In this study, the production of these radioisotopes thro…
View article: High average-flux laser-driven neutron source
High average-flux laser-driven neutron source Open
Laser-driven neutron generation is an attractive alternative to more established methods for compact, short-pulse-duration neutron sources with applications in medical science, material science and imaging. Despite extensive investigation …
View article: Neutron capture cross-section measurement and extraction of neutron resonance parameters at 1-500 eV for <sup>109</sup>Ag
Neutron capture cross-section measurement and extraction of neutron resonance parameters at 1-500 eV for <sup>109</sup>Ag Open
109Ag located on the path of the slow neutron capture process, and 79% of 109Ag is generated via the rapid neutron capture process.Meanwhile, the mass fraction of 109Ag in Ag-In-Cd control rods is 38.56%. T…
View article: Exploring the production of Terbium-161 in the Brazilian Multipurpose Reactor
Exploring the production of Terbium-161 in the Brazilian Multipurpose Reactor Open
The Brazilian Multipurpose Reactor (RMB) was conceived to meet national needs for radioisotope production, materials irradiation testing, and neutron beam applications. In addition to its 30~MW pool-type reactor, the RMB complex will inclu…
View article: Neutron Poisons and neutron sources - from the nuclear point of view
Neutron Poisons and neutron sources - from the nuclear point of view Open
This paper is in memory of Roberto Gallino, a long-time collaborator on questions of neutron sources and neutron-induced reactions in stellar nucleosynthesis. We therefore discuss a topic that was of great interest to him, the correlation …
View article: Exploring the production of Terbium-161 in the Brazilian Multipurpose Reactor
Exploring the production of Terbium-161 in the Brazilian Multipurpose Reactor Open
The Brazilian Multipurpose Reactor (RMB) was conceived to meet national needs for radioisotope production, materials irradiation testing, and neutron beam applications. In addition to its 30~MW pool-type reactor, the RMB complex will inclu…
View article: Neutron producing reactions in implosion and direct heating experiments of inertial confinement fusion
Neutron producing reactions in implosion and direct heating experiments of inertial confinement fusion Open
Neutron production is the critical factor in judging the success of fusion in implosion and direct heating pathways for implementing inertial confinement (ICF) using CD and CD 2 targets. Therefore, identifying the source of the …
View article: Calculating reaction rates and fusion power from neutron yields of fusion reactions that power future fusion reactors
Calculating reaction rates and fusion power from neutron yields of fusion reactions that power future fusion reactors Open
By calculating the neutron yields of fusion reactions D(d,n)3He and T(d,n)4He, the reaction rates and fusion power were calculated in the range of fusion plasma temperatures inside the reactor core. Although it is essential to reactor perf…
View article: Assessing The Selective Heavy Metal Quantity in Three River Water Samples in Khulna by Using ICP-MS
Assessing The Selective Heavy Metal Quantity in Three River Water Samples in Khulna by Using ICP-MS Open
Water contamination due to heavy metals is becoming a major concern for humans and other living organisms. Heavy metals can be spread into water by many natural and anthropogenic sources. Rapid industrialization and urbanization have led t…
View article: Energy-Dependent Neutron Emission in Medical Cyclotrons: Differences Between 18F and 11C and Implications for Radiation Protection
Energy-Dependent Neutron Emission in Medical Cyclotrons: Differences Between 18F and 11C and Implications for Radiation Protection Open
This study investigates neutron radiation sources in medical cyclotrons used for PET isotope production, focusing on differences between 18F and 11C. Neutron and gamma dose rates were measured in the bunker and operator control room during…
View article: Boron nitride coatings for the enhanced detection of neutrons in CR-39
Boron nitride coatings for the enhanced detection of neutrons in CR-39 Open
The neutron detection efficiency of Columbia Resin 39 (CR-39) nuclear track detectors was assessed for AmBe, 252Cf, and D-T (14 MeV) neutron source spectra. A boron nitride (BN) coating for CR-39 was developed to enhance the neutron detect…
View article: Exploring the potential of accelerator-based neutron generators in modern research
Exploring the potential of accelerator-based neutron generators in modern research Open
The Institute for Plasma Research in India set up an accelerator-based 14 MeV neutron generator utilizing Electron Cyclotron Resonance Ion Source technology. This advanced generator can produce 1012 neutrons per second in continuous and pu…
View article: Comparison of neutron activation analysis and passive counting for environmental radioactivity measurements
Comparison of neutron activation analysis and passive counting for environmental radioactivity measurements Open
Neutron activation analysis is not usually known used for environmental radioactivity measurements as compared to low-level passive gamma-ray counting. Texas local background samples were taken as part of a study to compare neutron activat…
View article: STUDY OF STANDART SAMPLES TESTED FOR Au AND Ag CONTENT FOR USE IN NEUTRON-ACTIVATION ANALYSES BY THE RELATIVE METHOD
STUDY OF STANDART SAMPLES TESTED FOR Au AND Ag CONTENT FOR USE IN NEUTRON-ACTIVATION ANALYSES BY THE RELATIVE METHOD Open
The article presents the results of the study of the content and distribution of Au and Ag in the available standard samples (CRMs.). The studies were carried out by the method of instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) for Au and …
View article: Brass‐mesh‐bolus–Radiation safety analysis and activation characterization following high energy photon treatment
Brass‐mesh‐bolus–Radiation safety analysis and activation characterization following high energy photon treatment Open
Purpose Brass‐mesh‐bolus (BMB) has been proposed as an alternative to water‐equivalent bolus due to its ease of setup and conformality to patient contour. In high‐energy beams, BMB can become radioactive and pose a potential exposure risk …
View article: The Impact of Europiumas a Fission Product Surrogateon Chromium Corrosion in Molten Chloride Salt
The Impact of Europiumas a Fission Product Surrogateon Chromium Corrosion in Molten Chloride Salt Open
The rising interest in molten salts, both as thermal energy storage media and as high-temperature solvents for fissile materials in advanced nuclear reactors, has spurred significant growth in research on structural and functional salt-fac…
View article: Neutron emission from water activation: Experiments and modeling under fusion-relevant conditions at the KATANA facility
Neutron emission from water activation: Experiments and modeling under fusion-relevant conditions at the KATANA facility Open
View article: Sorption Studiesof Eu<sup>3+</sup> Ions Using YPO<sub>4</sub> and YPO<sub>4</sub>:20%Ce Nanoparticles, Optical Properties,and in Conjunction with Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis
Sorption Studiesof Eu<sup>3+</sup> Ions Using YPO<sub>4</sub> and YPO<sub>4</sub>:20%Ce Nanoparticles, Optical Properties,and in Conjunction with Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis Open
The contamination of rare earth (RE) ions in an aqueous medium causes severe health hazards due to their toxicity. Hence, the removal of RE ions is necessary. In this work, we have used a concept of host–guest interaction which assists in …
View article: New measurements on neutron-induced activation towards an innovative approach for controlled interferences in neutron activation analysis
New measurements on neutron-induced activation towards an innovative approach for controlled interferences in neutron activation analysis Open
View article: Neutron activation and mass-spectrometric determination of the trace impurity composition of high-purity silicon
Neutron activation and mass-spectrometric determination of the trace impurity composition of high-purity silicon Open
This paper discusses the use of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) to determine the trace impurity composition of high-purity silicon. The technique allows one to deter…
View article: Using real-time nuclear activation detectors for measuring neutron yields from D(D, T)n reactions on the national ignition facility (NIF)
Using real-time nuclear activation detectors for measuring neutron yields from D(D, T)n reactions on the national ignition facility (NIF) Open
The National Ignition Facility (NIF) has 48 Real-Time Nuclear Activation Detectors distributed around the target chamber capable of measuring deuterium-triton reaction neutron yields with high precision. In this work, we extend this functi…
View article: Benchmarking of the PHITS simulation code using neutron activation experiments for reliable calculations of neutron fields
Benchmarking of the PHITS simulation code using neutron activation experiments for reliable calculations of neutron fields Open
In this study, experimental results from neutron activation of gold and indium foils are compared with the activation simulated using PHITS and PHITS-DCHAIN codes. The aim was to evaluate the accuracy of these simulation methods for predic…
View article: A quantitative estimation of systematic error in measured activation cross section data due to burnup in the target during neutron activation analysis: A case study
A quantitative estimation of systematic error in measured activation cross section data due to burnup in the target during neutron activation analysis: A case study Open