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Topological Fluctuation Series - 05 - The Nature of Black Holes

Yang Liu
2025-12-09 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202512.00051

Based on the general principles of "Zong Yi Ning Qi" (宗漪凝契)—specifically the core framework of "topology as the root, wave as the soul, and the three identities across three realms"—this paper focuses on black holes as extreme spacetime celestial bodies to construct a unified mathematical model of "…

From Singularity Elimination to Galactic Rotation—Quantum Gravity Effects with Logarithmic Corrections

Yellow Sea, Yellow Sea
2025-12-08 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202512.00052 Mixed Source

Based on a unified non-perturbative quantum gravity framework, this paper systematically elaborates on the cross-scale universality of quantum gravity correction terms containing logarithmic components. At the microscopic scale of black holes, these terms dynamically resolve singularities through a …

Non-renormalizable Singularity Resolution and Black Hole Shadow Verification

Yellow Sea, Yellow Sea
2025-11-28 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202507.00323 Mixed Source

This paper proposes a novel non-perturbative quantum gravity framework based on quantum topological structures. By introducing "quantum vortices" to characterize the topological order of statistical averages of microscopic particles and embedding the AdS/CFT holographic duality, black hole singulari…

Experimental Measurement of Energy Correlations Between Prompt Fission Neutrons in 252Cf

Bai Huaiyong, Li Xing, Hongjun Zhang, Pang Chengguo, Su Ming, Xiong Zhonghua, I am sorry, but the input text "文继" is incomplete and does not contain any `...` tags or sufficient context for a professional scientific translation. Please provide the full text including the paragraph tags and the technical content you wish to have translated., Gao Fan, Li Chenguang, Xiaodong Wang, Yang Lisheng, Xiong Zhonghua
2025-11-24 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00164 Original EN

The energy correlation between prompt fission neutrons has not yet been fully considered in coincidence measurement and multiplicity measurement techniques. To accurately measure and systematically verify this correlation characteristic, this project conducted a specialized experiment lasting approx…

Investigation of the spatial distribution of radiation dose using dose gradient and least squares methods

Jiang, Mr. Linjiang, Jiang, Mr. Linjiang
2025-11-11 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00126 Original EN

In nuclear decommissioning scenarios, the distribution of radiation doses is typically unknown. To understand the current radiation status during monitoring tasks at nuclear decommissioning facilities, it is crucial to generate continuous and visualized radiation dose distribution images. Convention…

Vacuum: Candidate for Ether

MinYu Li, MinYu Li
2025-11-06 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00350 Original EN

Physical space is the only medium for light propagation; air, water, glass, etc., are not. Atomic nuclei within these “medium” curve the surrounding physical space, causing photons to follow curved trajectories at the microscopic level during propagation. Meanwhile, the light speed (magnitude) remai…

Design and Prototype Testing of a Portable Liquid Scintillation Measurement System for On-Site Rapid Detection of Radon Concentrations in Water Bodies

Zhang, Prof. Xiongjie, Zhou, Haixian, Wang, Dr. Hai-tao, Liu, Hong-ze, Chen, Mr. Lu-jin, Hu, Mr. Qiang, He, Jun-jie, Ye Zhang, Zhou, Mr. Shumin, Zhang, Prof. Xiongjie
2025-10-04 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00002 Original EN

Traditional liquid scintillation measurement instruments face challenges in field measurements of radon in water: their bulky size and reliance on a stable power supply hinder the on-site analysis of large numbers of water samples. To address this, the study aims to develop a portable liquid scintil…

Producing $\mu$Bq/m$^3$-level low-$^{226}$Ra ultrapure water for the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory

Xu, Mr. Xiting, Dr. Cong Guo, Prof. Jinchang Liu, Dr. Yongpeng Zhang, Dr. Xiaohua Liang, WEN, Xin-Jian, Prof. Changgen Yang, TANG, Prof. Quan, Lv, Mrs. Lidan, Niu, Mr. Yuanhao, Xiao, Mr. Bin, Guo, Dr. Cong
2025-10-03 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00003 Original EN

The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO), a 20~ktons low-background Liquid Scintillator detector (LS), was primarily designed to determine the neutrino mass ordering. JUNO requires UltraPure Water (UPW) with a $^{226}$Ra concentration $<$50~$\mu$Bq/m$^3$ due to the direct liquid-liquid c…

Reexamined mass of $^{22}$C via the constraint from recent experimental extraction of its radius

Fan, Mr. Yile, Feng, Chengjun, Sun, Mr. Qingrui, Dr. Yibin Qian, Bai, Dong, No Chinese text was provided for translation. Please provide the academic content in Simplified Chinese with ... tags, LaTeX formulas, and citations that requires translation.
2025-09-30 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00004 Original EN

The neutron-rich nucleus 22C, located at the neutron dripline, exhibits intriguing structural properties, such as its Borromean nature and potential two-neutron halo configuration. Despite experimental advancements, uncertainties persist in the energy of two-neutron separation S2n and the radius of …

Measurement and calculation of transmission neutron spectra from 238U induced by broad-spectrum neutrons

Dr. Hui Sun, Zhang, Dr. Xin, Chen, Prof. Zhi-Qiang 陈志强, Han, Miss Rui, YANG, Dr. Bo, Khasanov, Mr. Shakhboz, Dr. Peiyan Zhang, Dr. Guoyu Tian, Dr. Bing-Yan Liu, Shi, Fudong, Mr. Ze-Kun Zhang, Li, Mr. Qin, LUO, Dr. PENG, Sun, Dr. Hui
2025-09-30 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00005 Original EN

Transmission neutron spectra from a pure 238U slab sample (dimensions: 100 mm × 100 mm × 20 mm) bombarded by broad-spectrum neutrons were measured at 0° using the time-of-flight method. The experiment was carried out at the Radioactive Ion Beam Line of the Heavy Ion Research Facility in Lanzhou at t…

Reconstruction of the Effective Energy-deposition Vertex of Muon Showers using PMT Waveform in a Large-scale Liquid Scintillator Detector

Junwei Zhang, Yongpeng Zhang, Huang, Dr. Yongbo, Xu, Dr. Jilei, Junyou Chen, Wang, Dr. Yi, Dr. Yongpeng Zhang
2025-09-29 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00006 Original EN

Cosmogenic muon-induced radioactive isotopes pose a significant background source for deep-underground low-background experiments. Although rock overburdens at underground sites substantially attenuate the cosmogenic muon flux, residual muon-induced backgrounds still require active suppression. For …

Neutrino oscillations do not necessarily imply that neutrinos possess mass

Xiaoshuang Shen, Xiaoshuang Shen
2025-09-29 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00034 Original EN

It is widely accepted that neutrino oscillation implies a non-zero mass for neutrinos. However, to date, no other conclusive experimental evidence has definitively confirmed their mass. If neutrino oscillations originate from the intrinsic properties of neutrinos themselves, then postulating that ne…

Shape polarization and coexistence of high-K three-quasiparticle states in odd-mass N=106 isotones

Dong, Runyan, Jiao, Dr. Changfeng, Jiao, Dr. Changfeng
2025-09-26 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00010 Original EN

Three-quasiparticle K-isomeric states in odd-mass N=106 isotones within the A~180 mass region are systematically investigated using configuration-constrained potential energy surface calculations. The calculations successfully reproduce the excitation energies and deformations of known high-K isomer…

An Inverse-Cherenkov dielectric laser accelerator boosted by surface plasmon polaritons

song, Dr. dezheng, Hong, Dr. Zhuoer, Dr. Minghao Liu, Xu, Dr. Hang, Huang, Dr. Senlin, Prof. Weihao Liu, Liu, Prof. Weihao
2025-09-24 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00011 Original EN

On-chip particle accelerators, especially dielectric laser accelerators utilizing the inverse Cherenkov effect (ICR-DLAs), show great potential for next-generation compact applications. However, single-sided laser-driven ICR-DLAs suffer from two key drawbacks: (1) The achievable acceleration gradien…

The development of a high granular crystal calorimeter prototype of VLAST

Yanshuo Zhang, Chen, Mr. Qian, Deng-Yi Chen, Liu, Jianguo, Hu, Dr. Yi-Ming, Dr. Yunlong Zhang, Wei, Fengyi, Shen, Dr. Zhongtao, Feng, Dr. Changqing (Nuclear electronics), Guo, Dr. Jianhua, Liu, Prof. Shubin 刘树彬, Prof. Guangshun Huang, Prof. Xiaolian Wang, Prof. Zizong Xu (许咨宗), Dr. Yunlong Zhang
2025-09-24 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00012 Original EN

Very Large Area gamma-ray Space Telescope (VLAST) is the next-generation flagship space observatory for high-energy gamma-ray detection proposed by China. The observation energy range covers from MeV to TeV and beyond, with acceptance of 10 m^2sr. The calorimeter serves as a crucial subdetector of V…

Verification and research of SGTR accident based on the PKL test facility

Zhang, Dechen, Li, Prof. Xiangbin, Qiu, Mr. Xiaojun, Liu, Prof. Yusheng, Mr. Chengshen Wang, Li, Prof. Xiangbin
2025-09-23 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00013 Original EN

To assess the steam generator tube rupture (SGTR) accident scenario under compromised safety systems (e.g., post-earthquake conditions), as specified in the OECD/NEA/CSNI International Standard Problem (ISP) No. 52 project, a full-scale facility model was developed using the RELAP5 thermal-hydraulic…

Effect of low dose neutron irradiation on the microstructure of 6H-SiC single crystals

Zhang, Songbao, Yan, Dr. Zhanfeng, Wang, Dr. Hao, Dr. Jiting Tian, Zhou, Prof. Wei, Prof. Yuchi Cui, Zheng, Dr. Jian, Prof. Zhe Chen, Chen, Prof. Zhe
2025-09-23 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00014 Original EN

The irradiation response of pure and nitrogen-doped 6H-SiC single crystal was investigated after low-fluence neutron irradiation at 30~60°C. Internal Friction, X-Ray Diffraction, Raman spectroscopy and Transmission Electron Microscopy were used to study the microstructural changes. Neutron irradiati…

Automated Homogeneity Inspection of U3O8-Al Dispersion Fuel Plates Using X-ray Radiography, Deep Learning and Chimp Optimization Algorithms

Elsharkawy, Prof. Zeinab Fathi, Fikry, Prof. Refaat Mohamed, Nawwar, Dr. Nadia, Ahmed, Prof. Amer Galal, Elbedawy, Dr. Mohammed ElSayed, Fikry, Prof. Refaat Mohamed
2025-09-23 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00015 Original EN

The uniform distribution of U3O8 particles within an aluminum matrix is crucial for the optimal performance and safety of plate-type nuclear fuel produced by the dispersion technique. X-ray radiography is one of the methods employed to inspect the homogeneity of U3O8-Al dispersion fuel plates. This …

Hybrid Electromagnetic Calorimeter Module: Enhanced Performance through Integration of Silicon Pixel Layer into Scintillator Design

Fei, Jia-Le, Yuan, Mr. Ao, Huang, Chang-Heng, Prof. Liu-Pan An, Wang, Prof. Ji-Ke, Wang, Prof. Ji-Ke
2025-09-23 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00016 Original EN

This study constructs a hybrid module with a multi-material collaborative detection architecture by integrating silicon pixel layers into the longitudinally segmented scintillating fiber sampling calorimeter module and optimizes the placement of the silicon layers. The module utilizes the pre-shower…

Analysis of the energy spectra and double differential cross secitons for the p+$^{28}$Si Reaction

Zhang, Xiaobo, Sun, Prof. Xiaojun, Prof. Yinlu Han (韩银录), Zou, Dr. Fanglei, Prof. Xiaojun Sun
2025-09-22 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00017 Original EN

The mechanism and the observables (including cross section, angular distribution, energy spectrum and double-differential cross section) for the p+$^{28}$Si reaction below incident energy 200 MeV are systematically studied. A set of optimal global optical potential parameters for proton is obtained …

A Unified Information Theory of Subjective Cognition

Jian-Sheng Kang, Jian-Sheng Kang
2025-09-22 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202509.00067 Original EN

Consciousness is considered the most challenging problem in the science of the mind, especially Chalmers' hard problem. From the standpoint of systems science philosophy, many consciousness theories overlook the structure-function correlation principle, thereby reducing their explanatory power regar…

The impact of new (α, n) reaction rates on the weak s-process in metal-poor massive stars

Xin, Dr. Wenyu, Mr. Chun Ming Yip, Nomoto, Prof. Ken‘ichi, Prof. Xianfei Zhang, Bi, Prof. Shaolan, Xin, Dr. Wenyu
2025-09-21 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00018 Original EN

Massive stars are significant sites for the weak s-process (ws-process). 22Ne and 16O are, respectively, the main neutron source and poison for the ws-process. In the metal-poor stars, the abundance of 22Ne is limited by the metallicity, so that the contribution of 22Ne(α, n)25Mg reaction on the s-p…

Pulsed neutron source from interaction of petawatt femtosecond laser with pitcher-catcher

JINLONG, Mr. LUO, Zou, Dr. De-Bin, Deng, Dr. Zhigang, Dr. De-Bin Zou
2025-09-20 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00019 Original EN

Production of pulsed neutron sources from petawatt-class femtosecond laser interacting with pitcher-catcher target is studied by comprehensively using radiation hydrodynamic, particle-in-cell and monte-carlo simulations. We find that the preplasma from the ablation of laser prepulse is beneficial fo…

Assessment of Passive Cooling and Combustion Suppression by Ice Bed Condensers and Mitigating PWR Hydrogen Deterministic Risk

Rabiee, Dr. Ataollah, Hadad, Dr. Kamal, Soltanmohammadi, Mr. Saied, Rabiee, Dr. Ataollah
2025-09-20 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00020 Original EN

This study explores the performance of Ice Bed Condensers (IBC) in controlling hydrogenrelated hazards during severe accident progression in PWR reactor under a prolonged Station Blackout (SBO) scenario. Simulations using MELCOR 1.8.6 reveal that during the in-vessel phase, zircaloy oxidation begins…

Research on Dynamic Three-Dimensional Terrain Correction Methods for Quantitative Inversion of Airborne Gamma-Ray Spectrometer

Wu, Prof. He-Xi, Li, Dr. Wei-Cheng, QIU, Dr. RUI 邱睿, Xiong, Dr. Chao, Lv, Prof. Yi-ming, Xing, Yi-qiang, Dr. De-hao Zhang, Tao, Prof. Zong-shuo, Wang, Miss Yang, Dr. Wei-cheng Li
2025-09-19 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202510.00022 Original EN

Aerial survey is a dynamic and continuous process, and variations in ground elevation within the survey area lead to issues such as overlapping measurement zones and inaccurate altitude correction during the survey process. Commonly used terrain correction methods are based on the concept of finite …

Hardware Design of an FPGA-Based Simulated Nuclear Signal Generator

Yang Yao, Xiaohui Li, Fan Hui, Huang Huan, Li Daowu, Wei Long, Wei Long
2025-09-09 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202509.00068 Mixed Source

To address issues such as radiation exposure risks and limited experimental flexibility inherent in traditional nuclear experiments relying on radioactive sources, this study proposes a high-safety analog nuclear signal generator based on an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) and DAC (digital-to-a…

Candidate injector design for SAPS based on linac and booster

Liangsheng Huang, Liangsheng Huang
2025-09-09 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202509.00069 Original EN

The Southern Advanced Photon Source (SAPS) is a diffraction-limited synchrotron light source under design, which employs longitudinal injection as its primary injection scheme. This kind of injection scheme requires that the injected beam has a short bunch length and low emittance, and the preferred…

Mechanisms of mirror energy difference for states exhibiting Thomas-Ehrman shift: Gamow shell model case studies of $^{18}$Ne/$^{18}$O and $^{19}$Na/$^{19}$O

Li, Dr. Kunhao, Dr. Peiyan Wang, Li, Dr. Jianguo, Michel, Dr. Nicolas, Xie, Dr. Mengran, Ma, Dr. Chun-Wang (Nuclear physics) 马春旺, Dr. Wei Zuo, Dr. Jianguo Li
2025-09-04 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202509.00048 Original EN

The mirror energy difference (MED) of the mirror state, especially for states bearing the Thomas-Ehrman shift, serves as a sensitive probe of isospin symmetry breaking. We employ the Gamow shell model, which includes the inter-nucleon correlation and continuum coupling, to investigate the MED for $s…

Enhanced Quantitative Analysis of Beryllium Shim Worth in NIRR-1 Post-HEU to LEU Conversion Using WIMS-ANL and REBUS-ANL

BALAMI, Dr. DENNIS SOLOMON, Viva, Prof. Yakubu Ibrahim, Nasiru, Prof. Rabiu, BALAMI, Dr. DENNIS SOLOMON
2025-09-02 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202509.00051 Original EN

This work presents a detailed, benchmarked evaluation of the reactivity worth of top beryllium shim plates in the Nigerian Research Reactor-1 (NIRR-1) following conversion from highenriched uranium (HEU) to low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel. Multigroup cross sections were generated with WIMS-ANL and c…

Measurements of Muon and Muon-induced Fluxes Using Gadolinium-Doped Liquid Scintillator at the China Jinping Underground Laboratory

Xiaoyu Peng, Fang, Mr. Changhao, Lin, Mr. Shin-Ted, Prof. Shukui Liu, Li, Mr. Hanyu, Qianyun Li, Mr. Mingjie Liren, Liu, Dr. Yu, Shi, Mr. Haoyu, Wang, Miss Qin, Haoyang Xing, Yan, Dr. Yulu, Dr. Litao Yang, Yue, Prof. Qian, Zhu, Mr. J.J., Lin, Mr. Shin-Ted
2025-08-31 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202509.00052 Original EN

We present the results of an experiment conducted to measure cosmic-ray muons and muon-induced fluxes at the China Jinping Underground Laboratory. Utilizing a 28-liter 0.5% gadolinium-doped liquid scintillator detector, which operated stably for 412 days in a 1-meter-thick polyethylene shielding, we…

MuTEA: Muon Trajectory Estimate Algorithm for Muon Tomography

Ting Wang, Wang, Dr. Yu, Prof. Shubin Liu, Yao, Mr. Zhihang, Zhang, Gefeng, Dr. Zhiyong Zhang, Feng, Dr. Changqing (Nuclear electronics), Wang, Dr. Yu
2025-08-29 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202509.00054 Original EN

Muon scattering tomography utilizes the penetrating ability of cosmic ray muons for non-destructive detection of materials inside shielding layers, with applications in geophysical exploration and homeland security. Trajectory reconstruction is essential for muon scattering tomography. High-precisio…

Operational Framework for Time Reversal in General Relativity

Peng Li, Peng Li
2025-08-24 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00349 Original EN

It transforms the passive role of "time as an evolution parameter" by treating proper time (τ) as the dependent variable to inversely derive motion velocity, gravitational field strength, and mass distribution from observed time differences (e.g., Δτ/Δt). It defines the time flow ratio between diffe…

Statistical Principles of Elastic Particles in Digital Phase Space

Liang Zhongcheng
2025-08-17 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00249 Mixed Source

By introducing the path subspace, this study extends the energy phase space to a digital phase space ($\Lambda$ space), thereby completing the digital statistics of elastic particle equilibrium systems. Unlike the $\Gamma$ phase space (6N-dimensional) of the Gibbs statistical ensemble, the $\Lambda$…

ImprovedBρ-defined isochronous mass spectrometry for mass measurements of exotic nuclei

Luo, Yinfang, Lv, Jiahao, Dr. Yuan-ming Xing, Zhang, Prof. Yuhu, Mr. Min Zhang, Wang, Prof. Meng, Litvinov, Prof. Yuri, Zhou, Prof. Xiaohong 周小红, Xing, Yuan-Ming
2025-08-11 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00008 Original EN

The technique of Bρ-defined isochronous mass spectrometry (Bρ-IMS), established at a storage ring, serves as a valuable tool for determining the masses of short-lived nuclei. In the previous Bρ-IMS experiments, the effects of magnetic field drifts have to be corrected in order to improve the mass re…

An event visualization software based on Phoenix for the CEPC experiment

Zeng, Yujie, Song, Ms. Tianzi, Xuesen Wang, Zhang, Prof. Yumei, Dr. Tao Lin, You, Prof. Zhengyun, You, Prof. Zhengyun
2025-08-11 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00009 Original EN

In high-energy physics~(HEP) experiments, visualization software plays a pivotal role in detector design, offline software development, and event data analysis. The visualization tools integrate detailed detector geometry with complex event data models, providing the researchers with invaluable insi…

Driven Diffusion of Radiation Defects in α-Uranium by Temperature/Stress Gradients: Molecular Dynamics Insights into Anisotropy and Directional Migration

Peng Jiang, Dr. Yangchun Chen, Deng, Prof. Huiqiu, Deng, Prof. Huiqiu
2025-08-05 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00011 Original EN

The anisotropic diffusion of irradiation defects in α-uranium (α-U) has been investigated using classical and nonequilibrium molecular dynamics methods, with the aim of better understanding the complex response of the microstructure to irradiation damage, which depends on temperature and internal st…

AI-Driven α/β Particle Discrimination for the Dual-Scintillator Detector

Peiyu Zhang, Dr. Lei Wang, Tan, Mr. Yifan, Li, Dr. Haoxuan, Wang, Mr. Zexi, Ms. Yan Li, WANG, Dr. Lei
2025-08-05 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00012 Original EN

Accurate measurement of the activities of α/β radionuclides in environmental samples is critical for environmental radiation monitoring. Traditional α/β discrimination methods for dualscintillator detectors primarily rely on the amplitude, width, and rise time of the pulse from the detector, often l…

High-Temperature Molten Salt Corrosion and Wear Resistance of a Novel Nb-Alloyed Austenitic Steel for MSR Structural Applications

Choi, Yongseok, Lee, Dr. Changwoo, Lee, Dr. Hyeon-Geun, Kang, Mr. Seongmin, Park, Mr. Kyeongryeol, Jeong, Prof. Jae-Ho, Lee, Prof. Kyungjun, Lee, Prof. Kyungjun
2025-08-05 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00013 Original EN

The next-generation Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) utilizes a liquid-fuel system, in which fissile material is dissolved in high-temperature molten salts. This dual-purpose medium acts as both fuel and primary coolant, offering exceptional thermal stability and inherent safety features. However, MSR pose…

Theoretical Derivation and MCNP5-Based Comparative Study of Neutron Flux Density Distribution in Annular Reactors

Han, Mr. Yang, Han, Mr. Yang
2025-08-04 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00014 Original EN

To bridge the theoretical gap in the analysis of neutron flux density distributions within annular reactors, this study derives closed-form solutions for the neutron flux density under critical conditions based on the monoenergetic neutron diffusion equation and validates them using MCNP5 simulation…

Application of Deep Learning to Crack Segmentation in Neutron CT Images of Ancient Writing Knives

Li, Mr. Jiancong, wang, Dr. Shengxiang, Shu, Mr. Xin, Dong, Le, Dr. Yong Lei, Chen, Prof. Jie, wang, Dr. Shengxiang
2025-08-03 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00015 Original EN

Neutron CT imaging offers unique advantages in metal defect detection and cultural relic analysis, particularly for exploring internal structures of ancient artifacts like writing knives, due to its high penetrability and hydrogen sensitivity. Accurate segmentation of its images is critical for defe…

Neutron/X-ray Dual-Modality Imaging at ERNI: A Case Study on Cultured Pearls

Shu, Xin, wang, Dr. Shengxiang, Chen, Prof. Jie, Dr. Xin Ge, Li, Jiancong, Dong, Le, wang, Dr. Shengxiang
2025-08-03 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00016 Original EN

X-ray and neutron computed tomography (CT) are widely used for non-destructive characterization of internal structures. Their distinct contrast mechanisms, arised from different interactions with matter, can enhance structural analysis when combined. Dual-modality imaging integrating both techniques…

Polarization-analyzed small-angle neutron scattering with an in-situ 3He neutron spin filter at the China Spallation Neutron Source

Tian, Dr. Long, Gao, Dr. Han, Prof. Tianhao Wang, Teng, Mr. Haiyun, tang, Dr. jian, Zheng Qingbo, Zuo, Dr. Taisen, Tengfei Cui, Ph.D., Bin Wang, xu, Mr. Qin, Qiu, Mr. Yongxiang, Yuchen Dong, Zheng, Yujie, Qin, Dr. Zecong, Han, Dr. Zehua, Zhang, Dr. Junpei 张俊佩, Cheng, Dr. He, Prof. Xin Tong (童欣), Prof. Xin Tong
2025-08-01 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00018 Original EN

Polarization-analyzed small-angle neutron scattering (PASANS) is an advanced technique that enables the selective investigation of magnetic scattering phenomena in magnetic materials and distinguishing coherent scattering obscured by an incoherent background, making it particularly valuable for cutt…

Development of an omnidirectional Compton camera with enhanced energy resolution for radioactive source localization

Xin-Yu Yang, Yang, Dr. Jian, Zeng, Dr. GQ, Deng, Mr. Haowen, Tian, Chengshuai, HU, Dr. Chuan-hao, Yang, Dr. Jian
2025-07-31 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00021 Original EN

Abstract: For radioactive source localization, traditional Compton cameras are limited by the imaging field of view and low detection efficiency, resulting in slow response in complex environments. To address the limitations in the azimuthal sensitivity of conventional dual-layer scintillator detect…

Probing the Collision Geometry via Two-Photon Processes in Heavy-Ion Collisions

Mr. Jiaxuan Luo, Li, Mr. Xinbai, Dr. Zebo Tang, Wu, Xin, Prof. Shuai Yang, Zha, Dr. Wangmei, Zhang, Zhan, Dr. Wangmei Zha
2025-07-31 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00023 Original EN

The initial collision geometry, including the reaction plane, is crucial for interpreting collective phenomena in relativistic heavy-ion collisions, yet it remains experimentally inaccessible through conventional measurements. Recent studies propose utilizing photon-induced processes as a direct pro…

Comparative Study of Total Ionizing Dose Effects in sub-20 nm Bulk Silicon FinFET Technology at 110 K and 290 K

Mr. Huibin Pi, Dr. Longsheng Wu, Luo, Dr. Deng, Yu, Dr. Guofang, Zheng, Qiwen, Wang, Dr. Xin, Liu, Dr. Xiaonian, Dr. Wangyong Chen, Dr. Longsheng Wu
2025-07-31 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00024 Original EN

This study investigates the synergistic effects of cryogenic temperatures and radiation exposure on aerospace components. Test chips were fabricated using a sub-20 nm bulk silicon FinFET process, primarily comprising ring oscillators and bandgap reference (BGR) circuits that incorporate parasitic ve…

Performance study of a prototype readout electronics for the time-of-flight detectors of HIAF-HFRS facility

Wen, Mr. Shihai, Mr. She Qianshun, Kong, Dr. Jie, Dr. Kailong Wang, An, Yilang, Yang, Mr. Zuoqiao, Dr. Jun-Wei Yan, Qian, Dr. Yi, Yu, Dr. Yuhong, Dr. Guangshun Li, Prof. Zhiyu Sun, Dr. Jie Kong
2025-07-31 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00025 Original EN

In the High Energy FRagment Separator (HFRS) at the High Intensity heavy-ion Accelerator Facility, plastic scintillation detectors are used for high-precision time-of-flight (ToF) measurements to identify the secondary ions from the reaction between the primary beam and the target. During the day-on…

PhysAgent: A Multi-Agent Approach to Automated Discovery of Physical Laws

Xiao-Qi Han, Ze-Feng Gao, Zhong-Yi Lu, Peng-Jie Guo, Ze-Feng Gao, Zhong-Yi Lu
2025-07-30 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00189 Mixed Source

The discovery of physical laws has traditionally relied on human intuition, analytical reasoning, and experimental observation. However, modern physics research is increasingly constrained by numerous challenges, such as high specialization, fragmented workflows, and limited computational resources,…