• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.608-612
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• 2016

D-(+)-glucose (Glc) was added to the original Fricke polyvinyl alcohol-glutaraldehyde-xylenol orange (FPGX) hydrogel dosimeter system to make a more stable FPGX hydrogel three-dimensional dosimeter in this paper. Polyvinyl alcohol was used as a substrate, which was combined with Fricke solution. Various concentrations of Glc were tested with linear relevant fitting for optimal hydrogel production conditions. The effects of various formulations on the stability and sensitivity of dosimeters were evaluated. The results indicated that D-(+)-Glc, as a free radical scavenger, had a great effect on stabilizing the dose response related to absorbency and reducing the auto-oxidization of ferrous ions. A careful doping with Glc could slow down the color change of the dosimeter before and after radiation without any effect on the sensitivity of the dosimeter.

• 대한디지털의료영상학회논문지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.97-101
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• 2010

This experimental study is carried out one of the General Hospital in Kyungbok providence. Abdomen Phantom being located Anterior-posterior(AP) position on portable bed, and the portable X-ray generating device was placed the phantom at $-90^{\circ}$ direction. The experiment were set 65 kVp, 10 mAs, $10{\times}10\;cm^2$, 100 cm(FOD) for the measurement. Digital proportional counting tube survey meter was used for measuring the space scatter dose. Measurement points of horizontal distribution was set up at $30^{\circ}$ interval by increasing 50 cm radius of upside, downside, left and right. Vertical distribution of measurement points were set up for the vertical plane with a radius of at $30^{\circ}$ intervals with 50cm increments. It is concluded that longer distance from the soure of X-ray significantly decrease radiation dose to the patient and use of the radiation protection device should be applied in clinical practice to reduce dose to the patient.

• Journal of electromagnetic engineering and science
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.97-103
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• 2005

This paper describes the measured results of sonobuoy transmitting antenna system for anti-submarine warfare (ASW). Since radiation pattern and power density depend on impedance matching between transmitting RF part and antenna with termination resistance, design of matching circuit is very important for sonobuoy system performance. Matching circuit is designed by Smith chart using control of L and C. In standing wave ratio(SWR) measurement using Network Analyzer, SWR of antenna with matching circuit observed 1.5 below at the assigned VHF band. It shows very excellent performance comparison with conversional product that is used for the same object. The measured vertical and horizontal radiation patterns are also shown the satisfaction of military specifications. A drop out of sonobuoy system on the sea is happened when angle of elevation direction is over 10 degrees, and it is conformed that it takes less than I second return to original signal level. The required electric power density is $83\;mW/m^2$ in the military specification, and measured electric power density is observed over average $110\;mW/m^2$ at all frequency bands.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.101-108
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• 1988

The beam characteristics and dosimetric measurements of the 10MV X-ray beam from a Mevatron KD linear accelerator are examined. The Percent Depth Dose (POD) table and the Tissue Maximum Ratio (TMR) table are taken from measurement as a function of the field size and the depth. The calculated TMR table from PDD table is compared with those from measurement. Other beam characteristics such as output factor, beam profile (including flatness, symmetry and penumbra), wedge, and the variation of Dmax are presented.

• Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment
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• 제10권E호
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• pp.299-302
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• 1994

At a nuclear power plant, environmental radioactivity monitoring is routine work for the radiation safety management For the environmental monitoring of tritium($^3$H) activity in water sampled liquid scintillation counting( LSC) method is applied to measure low- energy beta activity from tritium in the samples. The $^3$H activity is measured using the BECKMAN 5801 system at the KRISS( Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science) for evaluating the lower limits of detection( LLD) of $^3$H measurement and the measuring capability of low-level $^3$H activity at four nuclear Power Plant sites. The LSC systems used for low-level $^3$H activity measurements at the nuclear Power Plants are confirmed to satisfy throughout an intercomparison study under the experimental arrangements by the KRISS.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.63-67
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• 1989

The central beam characteristics of 6 MV X-ray from a Mevatron KD linear Accelerator are examin-depths The PDD (Percent Depth Dose) values and the TMR (Tissue Maximum Ratio) values are evaluated from measurement as a function of the depths and the field sizes. The calculated TMR values from the PDD are compared to those from measurement. The average differences between calculated TMR and measured one are within $1\%$ and we have concluded that calculated TMR values are acceptable for practical use.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2004년도 하계학술대회 논문집 Vol.5 No.1
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• pp.473-476
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• 2004

This study has investigated radiation degradation of low density polyethylene(LDPE). Samples were irradiated using a $Co^{60}\;\gamma-ray$ and ray up to 800 kGy at a dose rate of 5 kGy/hr in the presence of air atmosphere at room temperature. After irradiation, free radical measurement of LDPE has established by electron spin resonance(ESR). Then, each sample was stored for 2 weeks. ESR measurement showed that free radical concentration(FRC) was increased with radiation dose and changed from alkyl, allyl radical to peroxy radical with time.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.105-111
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• 2005

목 적 : 방사선 치료의 성적 향상과 안정성, 정확성을 위해 시행되고 있는 정도관리는 치료과정의 오류를 사전 점검하기 위해 무엇보다 우선되어야 할 항목이다. 최근 방사선 치료기술이 3차원적으로 다양화되면서 정도관리의 중요성이 증대되고 있으며, 일일 정도관리 시 업무능률 향상을 위하며 체계적이고 신속한 방법이 요구되었다. 이에 본원에서는 일일 점검항목을 동시에 확인할 수 있는 Device를 자체 제작하여 그 효율성을 평가해 보고자 한다. 대상 및 방법 : 출력선량, laser alignment, field size, SSD indicator 점검을 한 번의 set up으로 시행할 수 있도록 device의 전면중앙 아크릴판 (가로 $30{\times}$ 세로 $30cm^2$)의 2 cm 깊이에 반도체 검출기를 삽입하였다. 상단에 $10{\times}10,\;20{\times}20cm^2$의 정방형 표시를 하여 field size를 확인할 수 있게 하였으며, 좌우 측면에 수직교차선이 표시되어있는 $30{\times}20cm^2$의 아크릴판을 부착하였다. 본 device를 4개월(2005. $2{\sim}5$월) 동안 본원에 설치되어 있는 4대의 선형가속기 일일 정도 관리에 사용하여 오차 점검의 편리성과 업무의 효율성에 관해 적용해 보았다. 결 과 : 측정과정이 간편하고 소요시간이 5분 정도로 기존($10{\sim}15$분)보다 단축되어 일일점검의 효율성이 향상되었고, 출력선량측정은 각 Energy별로 ${\pm}2%$이내였으며, laser, field size, SSD indicator는 ${\pm}1mm$이내의 범위에서 측정되었다. 결 론 : 일일 점검의 소요시간 단축으로 인하며 업무능률이 향상되었고 일일 정도관리 기록을 바탕으로 월간, 연간 정도 관리 기초 자료로써의 활용이 가능하였다. 또한 제작된 Daliy Check Device는 상품화된 고가의 측정 장비를 대체함으로써 비용절감 효과를 얻을 수 있었으며, 사용자의 편의 개선을 위한 장치 재질의 견고성 및 가벼운 소재의 개발이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.129-138
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• 1995

최근 방사선 치료에서 가속기를 이용한 고에너지, 고선량율 X-선과 전자선을 암환자 치료에 이용하고 있다. 치료시 방사선 조사선량의 5% 증감은 방사선 치료성적의 성패를 직접적으로 간여하고 있다고 국제 방사선 규정협회는 규정하고 있다. 본 논문에서는 방사선 치료에 영향을 미치는 빔 파라메터의 변동여부를 빠르고 간편하게 검출해 낼 수 있는 장치를 범용 실리콘 다이오드를 이용하여 제작한후 그 특성에 관해 고찰해 보았다. 13개 다이오드를 X-축 및 Y-축에 각각 7개씩 배열한 후 조사영역의 빔의 대칭도, 편평도, 안정성 등을 검출하여 보았고 방사선 손상에 대한 고찰, 일정기간 후의 변화량, 에너지 의존성 및 심부량 백분률등을 기존의 측정방법인 기체전리함을 이용한방법, 필름을 이용한 방법, 반도체 소자를 이용한 방법과의 값과 비교 분석하였다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.1009-1014
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• 2023

Muon tomography is a useful method for monitoring special nuclear materials (SNMs) such as spent nuclear fuel inside dry cask storage. Multiple Coulomb scattering of muons can be used to provide information about the 3-dimensional structure and atomic number(Z) of the inner materials. Tomography using muons is less affected by the shielding material and less harmful to health than other measurement methods. We developed a muon detector for muon tomography, which consists of a plastic scintillator, 64 long wavelength-shifting (WLS) fibers attached to the top of the plastic scintillator, and silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) connected to both ends of each WLS fiber. The muon detector can acquire X and Y positions simultaneously using a position determination algorithm. The design parameters of the muon detector were optimized using DETECT2000 and Geant4 simulations, and a muon detector prototype was built based on the results. Spatial resolution measurement was performed using simulations and experiments to evaluate the feasibility of the muon detector. The experimental results were in good agreement with the simulation results. The muon detector has been confirmed for use in a muon tomography system.