• Progress in Medical Physics
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.215-222
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• 2015

In this work, we performed a proof-of-concept experiment for phase-contrast x-ray imaging (PCXI) based on a single antiscatter grid and a polychromatic x-ray source. We established a table-top setup which consists of a focused-linear grid having a strip density of 200 lines/inch, a microfocus x-ray tube having a focal-spot size of about $5{\mu}m$, and a CMOS-type flat-panel detector having a pixel size of $48{\mu}m$. By using our prototype PCXI system and the Fourier demodulation technique, we successfully obtained attenuation, scattering, and differential phase-contrast images of improved visibility from the raw images of several selected samples at x-ray tube conditions of $90kV_p$ and 0.1 mAs. Further, fusion image (e.g., the attenuation+the scattering) may have an advantage in displaying details of the sample's structures that are not clearly visible in the conventional attenuation image. Our experimental results indicate that single-grid-based approach seems a useful method for PCXI with great simplicity and minimal requirements on the setup alignment.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.329-336
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• 2021

The Study studied the Inspection Method of Images to obtain a sharp image of the Costume among the bones Composed of Thoracic Using the Thoracic Cage Rando Phantom. At 80 cm of the phantom Distance at the X-ray tube focus, the position of the Phantom was Examined by Changing the Rt and Lt Posterior Oblique(LAO) and Rt and Lt Posterior Postero Oblique positions by 20°, 25° and 30°. The acquired images were Subjectively Evaluated by the Radiographer, and the Evaluation data were analyzed as SPSS ver. 3.0. The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) was Calculated using the ImageJ Program. As a result, the Cronbach Alpha value was Significantly higher at 0.789. The results of the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) were high at 20° to 6.038 in the right posterior Transcription Direction at the time of Examination and 7.860, in the Supine Position, for images of Sternum bones. In conclusion, it is Believed that the patient position can be obtained from the Right Anterior Oblique(RAO) Position 20° if the X-ray technique is used to obtain the Sternum's advanced image, and the Left Anterior Oblique(LAO) Position 25° when filming in the Rght lying position.

• Journal of Advanced Technology Convergence
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• v.1 no.2
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• pp.11-17
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• 2022

The purpose is to find out where medical workers can receive the minimum radiation does in clinical. In order to sett RQR standard quality of radiation, put a Al 1.5mm filter(row and column: 10 cm × 10 cm) on X-ray tube. Al 0.9 mm, Cu 0.3 mm, Ni 0.3 mm used as a filter. The Acrylic phantom were set to 13.1 cm, 18.5 cm, 21.1 cm. by the object thickness was different. As a results, when we use Al 0.9 mm, 1853 nSv was the highest numeral. It is a point of anode low 50 cm, when we use 13.1 cm Acrylic phantom. When we use Cu 0.3 mm, 173 nSv was the lowest numeral. It is a point of anode low 150 cm, when we use 13.1 cm Acrylic Phantom. In this study, it was confirmed that the spatial scattering dose decreased as the distance from the X-ray tube increased. It is considered that more studies on the exposure of scattered doses are needed in the future.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.14 no.6
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• pp.827-832
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• 2020

X-ray equipment, which is frequently used in radiology and treatment, is the most common and most used equipment in clinical practice. Equipment must provide accurate information to patients through continuous quality control. In case of manual quality control measurement, reproducibility may be poor and there may be a problem with reliability of evaluation results. In this study, an automated program was developed and attempted to measure how much the central ray between the focus of the X-ray tube and the variable aperture of the diagnostic X-ray generator used in clinical practice coincides. As a result of the experiment, it succeeded in calculating the coordinates of the two center points, and the distance between the two points was calculated in pixels and applied to the judgment and the automatic judgment value for whether the center line coincidence is within the normal angle or the abnormal angle is presented. The results of this study are considered to be very helpful in the quality control of the X-ray apparatus.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.20-25
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• 1996

Trace levels of uranium and thorium in geologic samples are determined rapidly by a direct wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence method. Relative intensity of scattered tube radiation was used as an internal standard to compensate for variations in instrumental operating characteristics. U and Th can be determined within a precision of ${\pm}10%$ and accuracy of ${\pm}15%$ or less with measuring times of 50 seconds for Th and 400 seconds for U, respectively. The results of XRF analysis were in good agreement with those of other methods such as nutron activation analysis and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry.

• Journal of radiological science and technology
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• v.30 no.2
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• pp.113-119
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• 2007

It is important to consider the contrast of object in Mammography because an absorption gap between tissues of body and breast in breast is low. This study is to evaluate MTF image with resolution chart according to change of combination of target and filter. The results were as follows : 1. There were significant differences in X-ray energy according to combination of filter(Mo/Mo, Mo/Rh. Mo/Al, Rh/Rh, Rh/Al) and acrylic thickness(2 cm, 3 cm, 4 cm). 2. The value of lp/mm on MTF to 0.5 showed that the sharpness in MTF curve was 2.4 compared to Mo/Mo and 2cm acryl, 2.63 in Mo/Rh and 4 cm acryl, and 2.9 in Rh/Rh and 6cm acryl. 3. The value of lp/mm on MTF showed that the resolution in MTF curve was 6.0 compared to Mo/Mo and 2 cm acryl, 4.60 in Rh/Al and 4cm acryl, and 6.03 in Rh/Al and 6 cm acryl. 4. The value of MTF on 2.5 lp/mm distinguishable visually was 0.48 compared to Mo/Mo and 2 cm acryl, 0.53 in Mo/Rh and 4cm acryl, and 0.59 in Rh/Rh and 6cm acryl. 5. For the evaluation of an image of the mammo-phantom, the score of Mo/Mo was 12 points, Mo/Rh 11, Rh/Rh 10.5, Mo/Al 10, Rh/Al 9.0, respectively.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2013.08a
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• pp.166-166
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• 2013

최근에 희토류 이온이 도핑된 형광체를 발광 소자, 레이저, 섬광재료, 광섬유, 촉매, 디스플레이와 같은 다양한 분야에 응용하기 위한 연구에 상당한 관심이 집중되고 있으며, 희토류 이온이 도핑된 발광 물질은 음극선관, 램프 조명, 플라즈마 디스플레이, X선 검출기, 전계 방출 디스플레이 소자를 포함한 다양한 영역에 응용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 고상 반응법을 사용하여 발광 효율이 높은 적색과 주황색 형광체를 제조하고자 서로 다른 활성체 이온 Eu3+, Sm3+의 농도를 변화 시키면서 두 종류 Ca1-1.5xTa2O6:Eux3+와 Ca1-1.5xTa2 O6:Smx3+ 형광체 분말을 합성하였다. 특히, 활성제 이온의 농도비에 따른 형광체 분말의 결정 구조, 표면 형상, 입자의 크기, 흡광과 발광 특성을 측정하였다. 그림은 활성체 이온의 함량비를 달리하여 합성한 Ca1-1.5xTa2O6:Eux3+, Ca1-1.5xTa2O6:Smx3+ 형광체 분말에서 측정한 흡광(photoluminescence excition) 스펙트럼의 결과를 나타낸 것이다. 여기 파장 399 nm로 여기 시킨 Ca1-1.5xTa2O6:Eux3+ 형광체 분말의 경우에, 발광 세기가 가장 강한 617 nm의 주 피크가 관측되었다. 또한, 여기 파장 410 nm로 여기 시킨 Ca1-1.5xTa2O6:Smx3+ 형광체 분말의 경우에는 발광 세기가 가장 강한 주 피크는 609 nm에서 나타났다. 실험 결과로부터, Eu3+와 Sm3+ 이온이 각각 도핑된 CaTa2O6 형광체의 경우에는 색 순도가 높은 파장과 발광 세기는 Eu3+ 이온인 경우에 0.15 mol, Sm3+ 이온이 도핑되는 경우에는 0.05 mol이 최적의 합성 조건임을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.117-124
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• 2016

The purpose of this study was tried to evaluate the filling sodium states inside the fuel rod of sodium-cooled fast reactor by digital medical X-ray. We used the diagnostic X-ray generators in digital radiography (DR). This study have found the optimal conditions by changing the effective focal spot size of X-ray tube and post-processing of the DR method with a tungsten edge plate in order to ensure excellent sharpness At this time, the sharpness and resolution were evaluated using the MTF (modulation transfer function). As a result, this study obtained a spatial resolution of 3.871 lp/mm (0.1 MTF), 3.290 lp/mm (0.5 MTF) when implemented the contrast strengthen post-processing in small focal spot. In this research, the result is able to evaluate the level of sodium inside the fuel rod by using the diagnostic X-ray generators in medical digital radiographic images.

• Journal of IKEEE
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.535-540
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• 2015

A microstrip gas chamber (MSGC), applied to digital radiography system, was designed and constructed. The microstrip electrodes were fabricated with Chrome(Cr.). by photolithography process on Silicon(Si) wafer and glass substrate. The width of anode and cathode electrodes was $10{\mu}m$, and $290{\mu}m$, respectively. The distance of the electrodes was $100{\mu}m$, and the active area was $50{\times}50mm^2$. And the number of anode was 80. The microstrip electrodes were damaged when discharges occurred over the 600 V of anode voltage. As the result of experiments. It detected the typical output signals of the pulse width, 20 ns, under the condition that the detecting gas was Ar(90%) + $CH_4$(10%), X-ray tube voltage was 42 kV, and tube current was 1 mA.

• Journal of radiological science and technology
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• v.39 no.3
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• pp.305-312
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• 2016

This study were compared with the direct measurement and indirect dose methods through various dose calculation in head and wrist. And, the modified equation was proposed considering equipment type, setting conditions, tube voltage, inherent filter, added filter and its accompanied back scatter factor. As a result, it decreased the error of the direct measurement than the existing dose calculation. Accordingly, diagnostic radiography patient dose comparison would become easier and radiogrphic exposure control and evaluation will become more efficient. The study findings are expected to be useful in patients' effective dose rate evaluation and dose reduction.