• 대한방사선방어학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2010.04a
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• pp.178-179
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• 2010

• Journal of radiological science and technology
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.51-59
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• 2010

We developed an analysis software that automatically detects incoming isotopes for multi-purpose gamma-ray detectors. The software is divided into three major parts; Network Interface Module (NIM), Spectrum Analysis Module (SAM), and Graphic User Interface Module (GUIM). The main part is SAM that extracts peak information of energy spectrum from the collected data through network and identifies the isotopes by comparing the peaks with pre-calibrated libraries. The proposed peak detection algorithm was utilized to construct libraries of standard isotopes with two peaks and to identify the unknown isotope with the constructed libraries. We tested the software by using GammaPro1410 detector developed by NuCare Medical Systems. The results showed that NIM performed 200K counts per seconds and the most isotopes tested were correctly recognized within 1% error range when only a single unknown isotope was used for detection test. The software is expected to be used for radiation monitoring in various applications such as hospitals, power plants, and research facilities etc.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2003.05b
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• pp.164-168
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• 2003

Digital 방사선투과검사 시스템인 1차원 Radiometric scanning system을 개발하여 부식 및 침적물이 있는 배관의 두께평가에 적용하였다. 단일 방사성 동위원소에서 나오는 방사선을 선현으로 접속하여 시험체를 투과시킨 방사선을 BGO 검출기를 사용하여 측정하는 single source - single detector alignment system과 제어 프로그램을 개발하였다. 개발된 시스템의 성능을 GEANT4 프로그램을 사용하여 예측하였다. 그리고, 인공결함을 제작하여 넣은 시편과 두께 변화를 준 시편에 적용하여 실제 성능을 평가하였다. 방사성 동위원소를 이용하여 배관의 부식과 침적물에 의한 두께 변화에 대하여 실시간으로 필름을 사용하지 않고 평가할 수 있음을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Radiation Industry
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.219-224
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• 2023

A high-efficiency underwater radiation monitoring system, HydroGamma, has been developed for detecting ¹³⁷Cs and ¹³¹I in the event of waterborne radiation contamination. The system consists of a 3-inch NaI (Tl) detector, solar panels for power supply, data acquisition and transmission modules, and batteries. HydroGamma also includes a ⁴⁰K calibration source for remote performance evaluation and energy calibration. In this study, some simulations and experiments were carried out to evaluate the minimum detectable activities (MDA) of HydroGamma. We installed the HydroGamma at Tapjeongho Lake in Nonsan-si and acquired background data since MDA is calculated based on the experimental background data. The results show that the minimum detectable activities for ¹³⁷Cs and ¹³¹I were 1.78Bq L^-1 and 1.81Bq L^-1, respectively even though the gamma rays emitted from ⁴⁰K(1,460 keV) affect the minimum detectable activities for them.

• Journal of Radiation Industry
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• v.7 no.2_3
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• pp.221-224
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• 2013

RI-Biomics is a new compound word of radiation technology and Biomics related to the study of life. RI-Biomics is high radiation fusion technology by combining evaluation of pharmacokinetics in vivo (RI-ADME) of new drugs and medical materials using radioisotope and molecular imaging technology using nuclear medicine equipments. RI-Biomics fields are emerging with the increasing usage of radioisotopes (RI). In this paper, we investigated the latest trends of radioisotope using in RI-Biomics fields. The representative radioisotopes are $^{14}C$, $^3H$ and $^{32}P$ for the optimization and the selection of candidates in the development process of new drugs among the RI-Biomics fields. As shown in the status of accumulated income of radioisotopes, using amounts of radioisotopes are showing a tendency to increase every year. $^{14}C$ is 61.6% increase of accumulated income growth rate and $^3H$ increased by 58.8% and $^{32}P$ increased by 33.9% in 2012 compared to 2007. These isotopes are used in a variety of fields as using of $^{14}C$ for microdosing test, development of [$^3H$]cholesterol absorption inhibitors, study of [$^{131}I$]pyronaridine tetraphosphate for malaria therapy. These are going on in vivo test sucessfully. So, clinical research step is expected to begin soon. Therefore, usages of radioisotopes are necessary and need for the evaluation of pharmacokinetics, optimization and the selection of new drug candidates in the development process of new drugs among the RI-Biomics fields. So, using of radioisotopes is predict to increase continuously except for primarily used $^{14}C$, $^3H$.

• 대한방사선방어학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2009.11a
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• pp.160-161
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• 2009

• 대한핵의학회:학술대회논문집
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• 1990.04a
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• pp.201.1-201.1
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• 1990

• 대한방사선방어학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2010.04a
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• pp.86-87
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• 2010

• Proceedings of the Optical Society of Korea Conference
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• 2000.08a
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• pp.112-117
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• 2000

생체 센서 (biosensor)란 생체 인식 요소를 구체화시킨 감지기 라고 정의할 수 있다. 생체 센서 중에서도 특히 혈액, 소변, 침 과 같은 생체 액체 성분이나 내쉬는 숨과 같은 기체 생체 성분을 분석하고 정량화하기 위한 생화학적 생체 센서는 최근에 급속한 발달을 하고 있고 이에 따라 이제까지는 시도해볼 수 없었던 새로운 개념의 질병 진단 체계가 도입되고 있다. 이제까지 병원의 임상 병리에서 주로 쓰이고 있는 생체 성분 분석은 방사선 동위원소 면역 분석$^{(1)}$ (Radio immunoassay) 방법인데 이는 항체등에 붙인 방사선 동위원소의 붕괴 시 나오는 감마선의 세기를 감지하여 성분을 정량화한다. 여기에는 방사선 물질 취급상 사용자가 제한적인 불편함이 있다. 두 가지 방법 모두 장비가 고정 배치되어 사용되기 때문에 휴대성과 같은 편리함이 없어서 일반 의사도 사용하기 어려운 점이 있다. 높은 감도, 실시간성, 경제성, 휴대성을 추구하는 생화학적 생체 센서는 이제 진단에 도입되기 시작하여 무한한 가능성을 열고 있다. (중략)

• Journal of radiological science and technology
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• v.28 no.2
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• pp.79-89
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• 2005

This paper presents the overall attributes of the current IAEA programs and their future prospects in the arena of applications of radioisotopes and ionizing radiation, thus dealing with the demand to achieve a condensed understanding of the Agency's programs for an effective and efficient deployment of the respective national R&D projects in Korea. The considerable and beneficial advantages of a participation in the IAEA programs have been reviewed and their immediate relevance has been emphasized. A strategic approach for the enhancement of an active participation in the program and its efficient implementation has also been established. It is anticipated that the proposed recommendations such as the long term strategy and the applicable guidelines will be useful in formulating a nuclear policy for the further development of the international cooperative projects in the future.