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In this study, the dosimetric characteristics (thickness applicability, preheating time, temperature and hu midity dependence, in-batch uniformity, readout reproducibility, dose linearity, self-decay, and electron energy response) of engineered polycarbonate films irradiated with an electron beam (0…
Many adsorbents have been developed for uranium recovery to ensure global energy and environmental security. However, most reported adsorbents involve complex preparation process and rely heavily on petrochemical feedstocks, which undoubtedly increases carbon emissions from production in the nuclear…
Computational phantoms play an essential role in radiation dosimetry and health physics. Although mesh-type phantoms offer a high resolution and adjustability, their use in dose calculations is limited by their slow computational speed. Progress in heterogeneous computing has allowed for substantial…
With the significant development of high-intensity hadron (proton and heavy ion) accelerator facilities, the space charge effect has become a major limiting factor for increasing beam intensity because it can drive particle resonance, forming beam halos and causing beam quality degradation or even b…
In this paper, a novel method for investigating the particle-crushing behavior of breeding particles in a fusion blanket is proposed. The fractal theory and Weibull distribution are combined to establish a theoretical model, and its validity was verified using a simple impact test. A crushable discr…
Maximizing beam energy deposition requires capturing the entire ion population within a single short-duration bunch to achieve peak power. Using the typical beam 238 U 35+ in the Booster Ring (BRing) at the High Intensity Heavy-Ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) as an example, we systematically analyze…
For controlled nuclear fusion, it is of significance to develop a comprehensive simulation environment for Inertial Confinement Fusion(ICF) . This environment must accurately calculate the energy loss of charged particles in high-temperature, high-density plasma, and simulate the physical parameters…
The muonium to antimuonium conversion research would be enhanced by an intense pulsed muon source. However, the high intensity muon source induces high pile-up rate in the detector system and reduces the total efficiency. Here we propose a Low Gain Avalanche Detector (LGAD)-based system to search fo…
Originating in the early 20th century, the revolutions of relativity and quantum theory failed to deliver the anticipated ultimate physical theory; instead, physics in the 21st century confronts even greater perplexities and profound crises. The persistent visibility yet elusiveness of grand unified…
Reactor burnup calculations are crucial to the safe operation and fuel management of nuclear power plants. In recent years, the Chebyshev Rational Approximation Method (CRAM) has emerged as one of the primary methods for solving burnup equation systems. When employing CRAM, complex matrix computatio…
We present a new development in the multireference covariant density functional theory (MR-CDFT) for the low-lying states of odd-mass nuclei by mixing the configurations not only with different intrinsic quadrupole shapes, but also with different $K$ quantum numbers. All the configurations are proje…
In the future, advanced reactors will face harsh core environments. Utilizing off-situ detection signals to invert the neutron distribution within the core represents a crucial means for ensuring safe core operation. The latest data-driven off-situ inversion algorithms have not fully considered the …
To calculate the detection efficiency curve and coincidence correction factors for a well-type HPGe detector, the detection efficiency of the HPGe was calibrated using commonly employed single-energy γ radionuclide standard sources, while cascade coincidence correction factors for common radionuclid…
The 2019 edition of the International Reactor Physics Evaluation Project (IRPhEP) Handbook incorporated the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment (MSRE) benchmark, providing keff (effective multiplication factor) values derived from first criticality experiments and control rod worth calculations for multi…
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…
Gamma-ray imaging plays a crucial role in source-term monitoring and consequence management of nuclear power plants. These applications typically involve mapping of complex spatial distributions consisting of various radioactive isotopes, and coverage of large areas through free-moving measurements.…
The theory and practices of logging facies have confirmed that the grain sequence in sedimentary sandstones is closely related to the amplitude and morphological characteristics of vertical well logs. However, the corresponding studies of longing responses of horizontal wells in sedimentary sandston…
Charge radii are sensitive indicators to identify the nuclear structure phenomena throughout the whole nuclide chart. In particular, the shrunken trend of changes of charge radii along a long isotopic chain is intimately associated with the shell quenching effect. In this work, the systematic evolut…
In the present study, we systematically calculate the photon absorption cross sections of even-even nuclei in the neodymium (Nd) isotopic chain using the Dirac quasiparticle finite amplitude method (relativistic QFAM) in conjunction with the differential small-amplitude broadening approximation (TSA…
Massive stars are important sites for the weak s-process (ws-process). 22Ne and 16O serve as the primary neutron source and neutron poison for the ws-process, respectively. In metal-poor stars, the abundance of 22Ne is constrained by metallicity, making the 22Ne(α, n)25Mg reaction's contribution to …
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…
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…
Temperature detection is essential for evaluating the working condition of various physical, biological, and chemical systems. Optical temperature sensing tools, particularly resonator-based thermometers, have garnered significant attention due to their exceptional performance in selectivity, sensit…
In this research, an in-situ encapsulation strategy for constructing two organic-embedded mesoporous silica spheres (OMSS-1 and OMSS-2), achieving efficiency in U(VI) extraction from solution. By confining L-aspartic acid or citric acid within mesochannels (2.12-2.14 nm) during self-assembly, the co…
Small gas-cooled nuclear reactor systems predominantly employ nitrogen-xenon mixtures as the working fluid and core coolant. At the recommended mixing ratio, their Prandtl number (Pr) can be as low as 0.2. The Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) approach relies on turbulence models and turbulent …
The search for novel one-dimensional (1D) materials with exotic physical properties is crucial for advancing nanoelectronics and spintronics. Here, we perform a comprehensive high-throughput, first-principles study to explore the vast landscape of 1D transition-metal chalcogenides and halides. Start…
Within the framework of the dinuclear system (DNS) model by implementing the cluster transfer into the dissipation process, we systematically investigated the energy spectra and the angular distribution of the preequilibrium clusters (n, p, d, t, $^{3}$He, $\alpha$, $^{6,7}$Li, $^{8,9}$Be) in the ma…
In nuclear facility maintenance, accurately locating multiple radiation sources within complex pipeline systems is paramount for ensuring the safety of maintenance personnel and optimizing work routes to minimize radiation exposure. However, existing localization methods often rely on two-dimensiona…
The design of lightweight radiation shielding structures represents a key scientific challenge in fields such as nuclear energy and deep space exploration. Due to functional requirements, these shielding structures are often partially open, rendering classical design approaches difficult to apply di…
Compared with conventional thermal neutron reactors, fast reactors exhibit higher fuel enrichment and a harder neutron spectrum, while the Doppler broadening effect, primarily associated with U-238, is weaker during reactor operation. Consequently, the impact of core structural deformation on reacti…
This study investigates the structural, physical, and gamma-ray shielding properties of a borate-based glass system modified by varying amounts of cement dust (0–20 wt. %). Five glass samples were obtained using the fast quenching method, then characterized using the measured bulk density and Fourie…
The temperature oscillation phenomenon in the upper plenum of a lead-based reactor core constitutes one of the critical factors influencing the safe and stable operation of nuclear power plants, and its accurate depiction holds significant importance for analyzing thermal pulsation mechanisms. Numer…
Hexagonal boron nitride possesses a layered structure composed of hexagonal rings similar to graphene, thereby exhibiting excellent mechanical properties and thermal conductivity, and has attracted widespread attention in numerous application fields. In view of the high energy consumption issues ass…
This paper presents a novel pixel chip readout scheme: the Region-of-Interest Readout Circuit (ROIRC), which is designed for large area, large array pixel chips and Gas Pixel Detector (GPD). This design employs a sentinel pixel detection strategy, enabling rapid identification and prioritized readou…
Due to the current lack of devices and methods for measuring internal contamination caused by radionuclides in wounds that may occur during spent fuel reprocessing and radioisotope production, we developed a new non-contact measurement system for radionuclide-contaminated wounds featuring improved r…
Austenitic stainless steels have been extensively utilized as key structural components in nuclear reactors, yet they exhibit a strong tendency to undergo swelling under neutron irradiation, which consequently deteriorates their mechanical performance. Hence, reliable prediction of the swelling evol…
Based on the general thermodynamic analysis of Polanyi adsorption potential, the adsorption potential condition for superconductors is obtained exactly by using the quantum state equation we presented. Because this adsorption potential results in changes of electron concentration, temperature and pr…
As to matter wave, an interesting question is whether a particle can behave as a wave in the frame tied toitself. If the answer is negative, it is possible to establish a self-reference frame to cancel the particle’swaveform, and even develop a metric field equation to describe wave-particle duality…
Within the framework of the isospin-dependent quantum molecular dynamics model, the fusion cross section and fusion mechanism of neutron-deficient Pu isotopes in the reactions 24,26,30Si+196Hg were investigated. We found that the fusion cross sections are higher in the reaction with a more neutron-r…
To overcome the difficulty and expensive cost for some specific isotopic targets, a substitution method was proposed to measure the cross section of (γ, n) reactions. Considering that the natural copper element (natCu) only has 63Cu and 65Cu isotopes, the 65Cu(γ, n)64Cu reaction was taken as an exam…
The Shanghai High Repetition Rate XFEL and Extreme Light Facility (SHINE) is currently under construction as one of the world's most advanced hard X-ray free-electron laser facilities. The timing system, as an essential part of the free-electron laser facility, provides precise timing of trigger pul…
For controlled nuclear fusion, it is of significance to develop a comprehensive simulation environment for Inertial Confinement Fusion(ICF) . This environment must accurately calculate the energy loss of charged particles in high-temperature, high-density plasma, and simulate the physical parameters…
Double radio-frequency (RF) systems, comprising both fundamental and harmonic cavities, are essential in advanced synchrotron light sources for lengthening beam bunches, thereby increasing the Touschek lifetime and reducing intrabeam scattering. RF cavities must incorporate effective higher-order mo…
Shanghai Proton Therapy Device (SAPT) represents the first domestically-developed proton therapy demonstration system. The rotating gantry constitutes a critical component of the proton therapy apparatus, achieving an isocentric accuracy of ±0.275 mm that surpasses international mainstream equipment…
Beryllium (9Be) serves as a crucial neutron multiplier and reflection material, being extensively employed in the nuclear industry. The evaluated nuclear data are utilized in the design of the nuclear devices. Following the interaction between neutrons and 9Be, all neutrons generated stem from the 9…
Lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) alloy, due to its high thermal conductivity, high heat capacity, and capability to operate at high temperatures under atmospheric pressure, has become one of the primary candidate materials for primary loop coolant in fourth-generation reactors. The insufficient mixing of…
This paper reports an experimental investigation into the backscatter effects on gamma radiation monitors. The study addresses deviations in measurement readings observed in wall-mounted monitors compared to free-air devices due to backscatter phenomena. Reinforced concrete test blocks were employed…
Recently, machine learning has become a powerful tool for predicting nuclear charge radius $R_{\mathrm{C}}$, providing novel insights into complex physical phenomena. This study employs the continuous Bayesian probability (CBP) estimator and the Bayesian model averaging (BMA) to optimize the predict…
We propose a hybrid Compton and positron emission tomography (PET) prototype system aimed at enhancing data utilization efficiency and enabling simultaneous imaging of multiple radiopharmaceuticals. The prototype system comprises two detectors employing LYSO-SiPM (silicon photomultiplier coupled cer…
The Cerenkov detector has a distinct advantage in constructing the reaction vertex and incident direction of energetic particles, enabling the identification of emission sources. We propose a novel approach to measure neutrino sources by employing a modular photomultiplier tube (PMT) array, utilizin…
