• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.35-40
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• 1995

목적 : 필름배지를 이용하여 개인 피폭 선량을 측정하는 방법을 개발하고 그 특성을 알아보고자 한다. 재료 및 방법 : 필름으로는 Agfagaevart Personal monitoring 2/10 을 사용하였고, 필터로는 구리 0.3mm, 플라스틱 1.5mm, 알루미늄 0.6mm, 주석 0.8mm를 사용하였으며, 필름은 표준기관에서 교정하였다. 사용에너지는 ANSI N13.11 Category III, IV였고, 현상기는 수동현상기를, 농도계는 Xrite 농도계를 사용하였다. H＆D 곡선을 선량에 따라 구한 뒤 다항식 전개를 이용하여 선량에 대해 직선성을 갖도록 변환하였다. 이후 필터와 방사선 에너지 관계를 구하여 선량 및 에너지를 추정할 수 있는 알고리즘을 개발하였다. 결과 : 본 연구에서 개발된 선량 평가 알고리즘은 해당 Category 의 전에너지에 대해 30% 이내의 정확도를 만족시켜 이 알고리즘이 개인 피폭 선량 측정에 이용될 수 있음을 알았다. Category I, II , V에 대하여 보완한다면 완벽한 선량 평가 알고리즘이 될 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국방사성폐기물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국방사성폐기물학회 2004년도 학술대회지
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• pp.245-245
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• 2004

• 한국의학물리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국의학물리학회 2002년도 Proceedings
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• pp.260-262
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• 2002

An accurate measurement of dose distribution is indispensable to perform radiation therapy planning. A measurement technique using a radiographic film, which is called a film dosimetry, is widely used because it is easy to obtain a dose distribution with a good special resolution. In this study, we tried to develop an analyzing system for the film dosimetry using usual office automation equipments such as a personal computer and an image scanner. A film was sandwiched between two solid water phantom blocks (30 ${\times}$ 30 ${\times}$ 15cm). The film was exposed with Cobalt-60 ${\gamma}$-ray whose beam axis was parallel to the film surface. The density distribution on the exposed film was stored in a personal computer through an image scanner (8bits) and the film density was shown as the digital value with NIH-image software. Isodose curves were obtained from the relationship between the digital value and the absorbed dose calculated from percentage depth dose and absorbed dose at the reference point. The isodose curves were also obtained using an Isodose plotter, for reference. The measurements were carried out for 31cGy (exposure time: 120seconds) and 80cGy (exposure time: 300seconds) at the reference point. While the isodose curves obtained with our system were drawn up to 60% dose range for the case of 80cGy, the isodose curves could be drawn up to 80% dose range for the case of 31cGy. Furthermore, the isodose curves almost agreed with that obtained with the isodose plotter in low dose range. However, further improvement of our system is necessary in high dose range.

• 한국의학물리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국의학물리학회 2002년도 Proceedings
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• pp.237-240
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• 2002

Knowing the dose distribution in a tissue is as important as being able to measure exposure or absorbed dose in radiotherapy. Since the Dry Imager spread, the wet type automatic processor is no longer used. Furthermore, the waste fluid after film development process brings about a serious problem for prevention of pollution. Therefore, we have developed a measurement method for the dose distribution (CR dosimetry) in the phantom based on the imaging plate (IP) of the computed radiography (CR). The IP was applied for the dose measurement as a dosimeter instead of the film used for film dosimetry. The data from the irradiated IP were processed by a personal computer with 10 bits and were depicted as absorbed dose distributions in the phantom. The image of the dose distribution was obtained from the CR system using the DICOM form. The CR dosimetry is an application of CR system currently employed in medical examinations to dosimetry in radiotherapy. A dose distribution can be easily shown by the Dose Distribution Depiction System we developed this time. Moreover, the measurement method is simpler and a result is obtained more quickly compared with film dosimetry.

• 한국방사성폐기물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국방사성폐기물학회 2018년도 추계학술논문요약집
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• pp.557-558
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• 2018

• Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.147-160
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• 2002

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are an important public health issue in Korea and many important questions remain to be addressed with respect to assessing exposure to these compounds. Because they are ubiquitous and highly volatile, special techniques must be applied in their analytic determination Valid Personal exposure assessment methods are needed to evaluate exposure frequency, duration and intensity, as well as their relationship to personal exposure characteristics. Biological monitoring is also important since it may contribute significantly in risk assessment by allowing the estimation of effective absorbed doses. This study was on ducted to establish the environmental measurement, personal dosimetry and biological monitoring methods for VOCs. These methods are needed to compare blood, urinary and exhalation breath VOC levels and to provide tools for risk assessment of VOC exposure. Passive monitors (badge type) and a active samplers (trap) for the VOCs collection were used for air sampling. Methods development included determining the minimum detectable amounts of VOCs in each media, as well as evaluating collection methods and developing analytical procedures. Method reliability was assessed by determining breakthrough volumes and comparing results between laboratories and with other methods. A total capacity of trap used in this study was 60ι. Although variable by compound, the average breakthrough was 20％. Also, there was no loss of compounds in trap even if keep for 45 day in -7$0^{\circ}C$. The recovery of active and passive methods was 69％ ~ 126％ and method detection limit was 0.24 $\mu\textrm{g}$/trap and 0.07 $\mu\textrm{g}$/badge. There was no statistical difference (P > 0.05) between active and passive methods.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.19-24
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• 1992

마이크로 프로세서를 이용하여 8채널 방식의 선량측정장치를 구성하여 방사선 치료시 환자의 부위별 선량측정 및 밀봉선원을 이용한 치료에서의 선량분포와 뇌정위적 방사선 수술에서의 선량 측정에 이용할 수 있도록 하였다. 본 연구에서는 방사선 검출소자에 상용 반도체도 이용할 수 있도록 하는데에도 목적을 두고 여러개의 검출소자의 신호를 실시간 계측이 가능토록 하였으며 개인용 컴퓨터의 RS-232C 직렬 포트를 이용하여 본 시스템의 모든 기능을 제어하고 데이타 처리를 하도록 하였다.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.261-266
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• 2015

원전에서 방사선작업종사자의 개인선량평가에 보조선량계로 사용되고 있는 전자개인선량계(EPD)의 성능이 지속적으로 개선되고 있어, EPD의 외부피폭방사선량 평가성능을 확인하고자 해외 EPD 운영 사례, 국내 현황조사, EPD 원전 현장실험 등을 다각적으로 수행하였다. 원전현장에서 실시한 성능검증 시험결과는 IAEA와 EURADOS가 공동으로 실시한 EPD 비교검증(IAEA-TECDOC-1564) 결과와 유사하였다. 또한 국내원전 피폭방사선량 비교결과(5년간 EPD/TLD 값)는 일본 JAPC의 비교결과(EPD/필름뱃지 값)와 유사한 경향성을 보였으며, TLD보다 EPD가 피폭방사선량을 보수적으로 평가하는 것을 확인하였다. EPD의 성능 중 가장 우려되는 것이 기능적 오류발생이다. 기술적 발전에 힘입어 EPD의 오류발생이 지속적으로 개선되고 있음을 국내원전 분석자료 및 INFO의 오류경향 분석사례에서 확인할 수 있다. 결론적으로 성능검증 프로세스 구축 및 기능적 오류 대비방안을 체계적으로 마련할 경우 EPD의 성능은 TLD와 비교해서 손색이 없을 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.120-126
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• 2021

Background: This paper aims to evaluate the clinical utility and radiation dosimetry, for the mobile X-ray imaging of patients with known or suspected infectious diseases, through the window of an isolation room. The suitability of this technique for imaging coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients is of particular focus here, although it is expected to have equal relevance to many infectious respiratory disease outbreaks. Materials and Methods: Two exposure levels were examined, a "typical" mobile exposure of 100 kVp/1.6 mAs and a "high" exposure of 120 kVp/5 mAs. Exposures of an anthropomorphic phantom were made, with and without a glass window present in the beam. The resultant phantom images were provided to experienced radiographers for image quality evaluation, using a Likert scale to rate the anatomical structure visibility. Results and Discussion: The incident air kerma doubled using the high exposure technique, from 29.47 µGy to 67.82 µGy and scattered radiation inside and outside the room increased. Despite an increase in beam energy, high exposure technique images received higher image quality scores than images acquired using lower exposure settings. Conclusion: Increased scattered radiation was very low and can be further mitigated by ensuring surrounding staff are appropriately distanced from both the patient and X-ray tube. Although an increase in incident air kerma was observed, practical advantages in infection control and personal protective equipment conservation were identified. Sites are encouraged to consider the use of this technique where appropriate, following the completion of standard justification practices.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.175-181
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• 1993

방사선수술을 시행하기 위해서는 종양의 위치결정, 흡수선량 계산, 그리고 치료를 위한 특수제작된 기구와 컴퓨터 프로그램이 요구된다. 본 연구의 목적은 선형가속기의 전반적인 기계적 정밀도를 확인하고 선형가속기를 이용한 방사선수술에 있어서의 선량계산 알고리즘을 개발하는 것이다. 치료기계의 정렬과 전반적인 치료체계의 성과에 대한 점검을 행하였고 백분율 심부선량, 중심축외 선량비, 그리고 출력인자와 같은 기본 계산자료를 측정하였다. 또한, 입체방사선수술을 위한 3차원적 치료계획 체계를 개발하였다. 선량분포를 계산하기 위하여 C-언어를 이용한 컴퓨터 프로그램을 작성하였고 하드웨어로는 IBM PS/2 (Intel 80386 SX, 24 MHz)를 사용하였다. 그 결과, 주 병원이 보유한 선형가속기의 겐트리와 테이블 회전에 따른 중심점에 대한 오차는 2 mm 이내로 방사선수술을 시행하기에 충분하였다. 팬톰실험에 따르면, 컴퓨터 단층촬영을 이용한 위치결정을 포함한 표적에의 빔의 일치도는 역시 2mm 이내였다. 끝으로, 본원에서 개발한 3차원적 치료계획의 정확도는 필름을 이용한 선량측정을 통하여 입증되었다.