• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.115-121
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• 2011

Purpose : This article is to describe a modified device for intraoral radiography which was developed to obtain reproducible radiographic images for assessment of distal osseous defects of the mandibular second molar (2 Mm) after impacted third molar (3 Mm) surgery. Materials and Methods : A commercial available alignment system for posterior region was modified by adding a reference gauge pin (millimetric) and threading a hollow acrylic cylinder at the ring of the radiographic positioner to attach the X-ray collimator. The design included customized resin acrylic stent for the occlusal surface of the 2Mm in maximum intercuspal position, individualizing the biteblock positioner. Periapical radiographs were taken before and after surgical extraction of 3 Mm, employing the radiographic technique of parallelism described by Kugelberg (1986) with this modified film holder and inserting the gauge pin on the deepest bone probing depth point. Results : This technique permitted to obtain standardized periapical radiographs with a moderate to high resolution, repeatability, and accuracy. There was no difference between the measurements on the pre- and post-operative radiographs. This technique allowed better maintenance of the same geometric position compared with conventional one. The insertion of the gauge pin provided the same reference point and localized the deepest osseous defect on the two-dimensional radiographs. Conclusion : This technique allowed better reproducibility in posterior radiographic records (distal surface of 2 Mm) and more accurate measurements of radiographic bone level by the use of a millimetric pin.

• 한국결정학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.20-25
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• 1997

고분해도의 X-선 산란을 위해 두 실험 방법이 개발됐다. 그 방법들은 (1) 2-결정 회절 스펙트로메터 (DCD)설치와 (2) 3-결정 회절 스펙트로메터 (TCD) 설치였다. Si(511)-시료(hkl)의 DCD배열로 Si(333), Si(004), GaAs(004)의 rocking curve를 그렸다. 또한 단일체 단색 평행기와 $K_{\alpha1}$ 선택기를 포함하는 Si(111)-Si(111)-Si(511)-sample(hkl)의 TCD배열로 Si(333), Si(004) 그리고 GaAs(004)의 rocking curve를 그렸다. DCD와 TCD에 의한 rocking curve의 FWHM의 차이가 논의됐다. DCD에 의한 $In_{0.037}Ga_{0.0963}As/GaAs$의 (004) 및 (115) 반사 토포그라프가 행해졌다.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.48-55
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• 2017

Background: Simultaneous detection of neutrons and gamma rays have become much more practicable, by taking advantage of good gamma-ray discrimination properties using pulse shape discrimination (PSD) technique. Recently, we introduced a commercial CLYC system in Korea, and performed an initial characterization and simulation studies for the CLYC detector system to provide references for the future implementation of the dual-mode scintillator system in various studies and applications. Materials and Methods: We evaluated a CLYC detector with 95% $^6Li$ enrichment using various gamma-ray sources and a $^{252}Cf$ neutron source, with validation of our Monte Carlo simulation results via measurement experiments. Absolute full-energy peak efficiency values were calculated for gamma-ray sources and neutron source using MCNP6 and compared with measurement experiments of the calibration sources. In addition, behavioral characteristics of neutrons were validated by comparing simulations and experiments on neutron moderation with various polyethylene (PE) moderator thicknesses. Results and Discussion: Both results showed good agreements in overall characteristics of the gamma and neutron detection efficiencies, with consistent ~20% discrepancy. Furthermore, moderation of neutrons emitted from $^{252}Cf$ showed similarities between the simulation and the experiment, in terms of their relative ratios depending on the thickness of the PE moderator. Conclusion: A CLYC detector system was characterized for its energy resolution and detection efficiency, and Monte Carlo simulations on the detector system was validated experimentally. Validation of the simulation results in overall trend of the CLYC detector behavior will provide the fundamental basis and validity of follow-up Monte Carlo simulation studies for the development of our dual-particle imager using a rotational modulation collimator.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.105-114
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• 2020

This study aimed to assess of beam-matching accuracy for an 8 MV beam between the same model linear accelerators(Linac) commissioned over two years. Two models were got the customer acceptance procedure(CAP) criteria. For commissioning data for beam-matched linacs, the percentage depth doses(PDDs), beam profiles, output factors, multi-leaf collimator(MLC) leaf transmission factors, and the dosimetric leaf gap(DLG) were compared. In addition, the accuracy of beam matching was verified at phantom and patient levels. At phantom level, the point doses specified in TG-53 and TG-119 were compared to evaluate the accuracy of beam modelling. At patient level, the dose volume histogram(DVH) parameters and the delivery accuracy are evaluated on volumetric modulated arc therapy(VMAT) plan for 40 patients that included 20 lung and 20 brain cases. Ionization depth curve and dose profiles obtained in CAP showed a good level for beam matching between both Linacs. The variations in commissioning beam data, such as PDDs, beam profiles, output factors, TF, and DLG were all less than 1%. For the treatment plans of brain tumor and lung cancer, the average and maximum differences in evaluated DVH parameters for the planning target volume(PTV) and the organs at risk(OARs) were within 0.30% and 1.30%. Furthermore, all gamma passing rates for both beam-matched Linacs were higher than 98% for the 2%/2 mm criteria and 99% for the 2%/3 mm criteria. The overall variations in the beam data, as well as tests at phantom and patient levels remains all within the tolerance (1% difference) of clinical acceptability between beam-matched Linacs. Thus, we found an excellent dosimetric agreement to 8 MV beam characteristics for the same model Linacs.

• 센서학회지
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.290-297
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• 1997

본 연구에서는 CsI(TI) 섬광계수기를 이용하여 고방사선장에서 방사선준위분포를 측정할 수 있는 2차원 측정시스템을 개발하였다. 콜리메이터의 내경이 8 mm일 때 최적의 위치분해능과 검출효율을 얻었으며 이때 위치분해능은 1 m 거리에서 10 cm미만이었다. 그리고 시스템의 에너지 분해능은 Cs-137의 662 keV에 대하여 10 %, Co-60의 1.17 MeV에 대하여 7.6 %, 1.33 MeV에 대하여 5.8 %를 얻었다. 그리고 실제 방사선 선원에 대하여 그 분포를 측정할 수 있었다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.44-48
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• 1997

For the efficient management of the diagnostic x-ray equipment, a nation-wide inspection of hospitals was performed by an inspection institute in Taejon in the first half of 1997. Among those hospitals inspected, 28 equipments(machines) which were over 500 mA were randomly selected according to their characteristics : 7 condenser type x-ray equipments, 7 three control phase of full wave rectification of type remote control x-ray equipments, 7 single phase of full wave rectification type for general radiography equipments, and 7 single phase of full wave rectification type of R/F equipments. We obtained the following results by conducting the experiment based on the efficiency of the equipments mentioned above. 1) When the equipments are analyzed, 2 out of 7 single phase of full wave rectification type of general radiography equipments(28.6%), 3 out of 7 single phase of full wave rectification type of R/F equipments(42.9%), 5 out of 7 three phase of full wave rectification type remote of control x-ray equipments(71.4%), and 4 out of 7 condenser type of x-ray equipments(57.1%) showed suitability. It proves the superiority of the three phase of full wave rectification type of remote control x-ray equipments. 2) From the overall analysis, only about 50% of the equipments(suitability of 14 out of 28) maintain the efficient management. Therefore, maintenance management of equipments is more necessary. If the efficiency of the x-ray equipment is uniformly maintained and managed to prevent the breakdown(trouble) beforehand especially through the continuous inspection of tube voltage, tube current, exposure time, and collimator, the financial loss and exposure dose to the patient, as well as the workers engaged in radiation, can be reduced for better medical service.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.65-71
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• 1988

Radiation dose outside the radiotherapy treatment field can be significant and therefore is of clinical interest estimating organ dose. We have made measurements of dose at distances up to 70 cm from the central axis of $5{\times}5$, $10{\times}10$, $15{\times}15$, and $25{\times}25$ cm radiation fields of Co-60 ${\gamma}-ray$, at 5 cm depth in water. Contributions to the total secondary radiation dose from water scatter, machine (collimator) scatter and leakage radiation have been seperated. We have found that the component of dose from water scatter can be described by simple exponential function of distance from the central axis of the radiation field for all field sizes. Machine scatter contributes 20 to 60% of the total secondary dose depending on field size and distance from the field. Leakage radiation contributes very little dose, but becomes the dominant componant at distance beyond 40 cm from the central axis. Then, wedges can cause a factor 2 to 3 increase in dose at any point outside the field compared with the dose when no wedge is used. Adding blocks to a treatment field can cause an increase in dose at points outside the field, but the effect is much smaller than the effect of a wedge. From the results of these measurements, doses to selected organs outside the field for specified treatment geometries were estimated, and the potential for reducing these organ doses by additional shielding was assessed.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.351-359
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• 1991

LINAC 뇌정위적 방사선 수술은 주로 multiple noncoplanar arc를 이용한 single isocenter를 이용하고 있다. 이러한 방법에 의하면 구형선량 분포를 얻게 되는데, 뇌동정맥 기형이나 뇌종양의 경우 구형이 아닌 임의의 형태를 가진 경우도 많다. 본 논문에서는 임의의 병소형태에 대하여 multiple isocenters를 이용하여 병소모양과 같은 형태의 선량분포를 얻는 방법에 대하여 논하고져 한다. 적당한 조사변수들을 처음에 잘 선정하는 것은, 빠른 시간내에 최적선량 계획을 수행하는데 중요하다. 긴 병소모양에 대하여 같은 형태의 선량분포를 얻기 위한 isocenter 간격 및 조사면에 대한 guideline이 만들어졌다. 특히, 3차원 선량분포를 이용한 multiple isocenters의 응용에 대하여 논하여진다.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.434-442
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• 2008

평행 빔 SPECT는 평행구멍 모양의 조준기와 검출기를 결합하여 프로젝션 데이터를 얻는다. 그러나, 평행 빔 SPECT의 프로젝션 데이터는 광자의 검출방향을 고정하는 조준기의 점선원 반응 함수의 부정확성 때문에 거리 의존적 흐트러짐의 영향을 받게 되어, 이를 해결하기 위한 효과적인 구경보정이 필요하다. 이 논문에서는 반복적 구경보정 방법의 시간적 제약과 주파수-거리 관계를 이용한 방법의 성능상의 제약을 극복하기 위한 방법으로 거리 의존적 역투사를 이용한 구경보정을 제안한다. 제안된 방법은 직접적 영상재구성에서 적용하는 거리 독립적 역투사를 거리 의존적 역투사로 대체하여 구경보정 효과와 함께 영상을 신속히 재구성 할 수 있다. 제안된 방법의 성능을 기존의 푸리에-거리 관계를 이용한 방법과 비교하기 위해 여러 모의실험을 수행하였다. 모의실험 결과를 통해 제안된 방법이 기존의 푸리에-거리 관계를 이용한 방법에 비해 공간분해능을 향상시키고 잡음에 강건함을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제7권2_3호
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• pp.115-119
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• 2013

The density profile measurement technology by gamma transmission has been widely used to diagnose processes in the field of refinery and petrochemical industry. This technology can reveal a clue and position of abnormal phenomenon of industrial processes during their operation. In this paper, the feasibility of the gamma transmission technology for detecting changes in the amount of fluid in a distillation column was evaluated by using Monte Carlo simulations. The simulations assumed that $^{60}Co$ (1.17, 1.33 MeV) sources and NaI (Tl) detectors (${\Phi}5{\times}5cm$) are located in opposite sides of a column and it concurrently moves in vertical direction. To determine the dependency of a spatial resolution on aperture size of a collimator, the simulation model for a tray in a column were simulated with the aperture sizes of 1 and 2 cm. The thickness of the high density area including a tray and fluid was 7.6 cm in the simulation. The spatial resolution of the tray was 8.2 and 8.5 cm, respectively. As a result, it was revealed that the conventional density profile measurement technique is not able to show the deviation of liquid level on a tray in a column.