• Title/Summary/Keyword: Field shaping

Search Result 88, Processing Time 0.031 seconds

Dose Distributions for Ll NAC Radiosurgery with Dynamically Shaping Fields (선형가속기를 이용한 방사선 수술시 Dynamical Field Shaping에 의한 선량분포)

  • Suh Tae Suk;Yoon Sei Chul;Kim Moon Chan;Jang Hong Seok;PArk Yong Whee;Shinn Kyung Sub;Park Charn Il;Ha Sung Whan;Kang Wee Saing
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
    • /
    • v.11 no.2
    • /
    • pp.431-437
    • /
    • 1993
  • An important problem in radiosurgery is the utilization of the proper beam parameters, to which dose shape is sensitive. Streotactic radiosurgery techniques for a linear accelerator typically, use circular radiation fields with multiple arcs to produce an spherical radiation distribution. Target volumes are irregular in shape for a certain case, and spherical distributions can irradiate normal tissues to high dose as well as the target region. The current improvement to dose distribution utilizes treating multiple isocenters or weighting various arcs to change treatment volume shape. in this paper another promising study relies upon dynamically shaping the treatment beam to fit the beam's eye view of the target. This conformal irradiation technique was evaluated by means of visual three dimensional dose distribution, dose volume histograms to the target volume and surrounding normal brain. It is shown that using even less arcs than multiple isocenter irradiation technique, the conformal therapy yields comparable dose gradients and superior homogeneity of dose within the target volume.

  • PDF

Sensitivity Analysis of Design Parameters for Reduction of Cogging Torque in Brushless DC Motors used for Automobile Part (자동차 부품용 BLDC 모터 내의 코깅 토크 저감을 위한 설계 변수의 민감도 해석)

  • 황상문
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
    • /
    • v.6 no.2
    • /
    • pp.235-243
    • /
    • 1998
  • For motor operation at low speeds and loads, torque pulsation by the cogging torque is often a source of vibration and control difficulty. In this paper, the magnetic field of a motor is calculated by finite element method. The periodic cogging torque is determined using Maxwell stress method and time stepping method, and then decomposed using fourier series expansion, The purpose of this paper is to characterize design parameters on the cogging torque and to design a permanent magnet motor with a cogging torque less vulnerable to vibration, without sacrificing the motor performance. The design parameters include stator slot width, permanent magnet slot width, airgap length and magnetization direction. A new design with a less populated frequency spectrum of the cogging torque is proposed after characterizing individual effect of design parameters. Magnet pole edge shaping, by gradually increasing the cogging torque with reduced higher harmonics.

  • PDF

Design and Implementation of UHF RFID Reader System Supporting Sensor Data Processing (센서 데이터 처리를 지원하는 UHF RFID 리더 시스템의 설계 및 구현)

  • Shin, Dong-Beom;Lee, Heyung-Sub;Choi, Gil-Young;Kim, Dae-Young
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
    • /
    • v.34 no.12A
    • /
    • pp.925-932
    • /
    • 2009
  • Precise temperature monitoring is the major preconditioning to supervise quality losses within the transport chain for fresh products. ISO/IEC18000-6REV1 defines new protocols supporting BAP(Battery Assisted Passive) RFID tag which is completely compatible with EPCglobal Class1 Generation2 specification. In this paper, we designed a modem supporting BAP RFID tag with FPGA(Field Programmable Gate Array) and implemented sensor data processing function defined in ISO/IEC18000-6REV1. The transmit block of the modem supports pulse shaping filter and the output signal of the implemented RFID reader is satisfied with the spectrum mask defined in the standard. The receive block of the modem uses Gardner TED to synchronize timing of symbol. In this paper, we designed a modem supporting ISO/IEC18000-6REV1 standard and developed a RFID reader sndard. The developed RFID reader sndard can recognize sensor tag and passive tag in the wireless environment and supports real-time processing of the sensor data in the embedded linux platform.

Implementation of A9-Based Digital Portable Radiation Detector with the Algorithm of Temperature Compensation in Scintillator (Scintillator에 온도 보정 알고리즘을 적용한 A9기반의 디지털 휴대용 방사선 검출기 구현)

  • Lim, Ik-Chan;Park, Geo;Kim, Young-kil
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
    • /
    • v.21 no.10
    • /
    • pp.1981-1989
    • /
    • 2017
  • In accordance with the global strengthening of security systems for the safety of the shipping and logistics industry, the development of core technologies within the field has become a key in the establishment of Korea's own national logistics security system. Further in line with these global developments, there is growing attention within Korea to the development of portable radiation detectors capable of detecting gamma ray nuclides. In addition, many parts are becoming localized. In this research, instead of Pulse Shaping Board, which is used in existing portable radiation detectors, we have implemented an Algorithm to discriminate nuclides and correct the temperature conversion efficiency of the scintillator. This paper aims to improve the performance of these devices through the implementation of a temperature conversional algorithm within the scintillator of the A9-based digital portable radiation detector.

A Study on Inter-leaf Transmission and Cross-leaf Transmission for Clinical Applications of the Multileaf Collimator (다엽 콜리메이터의 임상적용을 위한 엽측간 투과선량 및 엽종단간 투과선량 연구)

  • 이규찬;최진호
    • Progress in Medical Physics
    • /
    • v.15 no.1
    • /
    • pp.17-22
    • /
    • 2004
  • Multileaf collimator (MLC) is now rapidly replacing the lead ahoy block to shape the radiation treatment field. In addition to its defect of rectangular field shaping and increased penumbra width, it has another possible problem, and that is of radiation transmission between leaves, which needs to be maintained at as low a level as is permissible. The authors measured and analyzed the inter-leaf and cross-leaf transmissions of MLC by Varian Associates Inc, before its clinical application. The inter-leaf and cross-leaf transmissions were calculated by comparing the measured point doses in the polystyrene phantom in the open field and in a total closure of MLC. The beam profile of the inter-leaf and cross-leaf transmissions were depicted by using a water phantom. A photon beam of 6 MV was used in the measurement. The inter-leaf transmission was 1.63∼1.67%, indicating that the shielding effect of MLC is excellent. However, the cross-leaf transmission in the central area was 18.4∼18.7% and this is well over the clinically acceptable limitation of 5%. The beam profile of cross-leaf transmission displayed 80∼90% transmission near the field edge, so that the cross-leaf transmission was 14∼17% in this area. The multileaf collimator has an excellent shi디ding effect and the inter-leaf transmission is negligible so that it can be used in clinic as a good replacement of the conventional lead alloy block. However, care must be taken to avoid the cross-leaf transmission in the radiation field.

  • PDF

A Study on the MDAS-DR Antenna for Shaping Flat-Topped Radiation Pattern (구형 빔 패턴 형성을 위한 MDAS-DR 안테나에 대한 연구)

  • Eom, Soon-Young;Yun, Je-Hoon;Jeon, Soon-Ick;Kim, Chang-Joo
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
    • /
    • v.18 no.3 s.118
    • /
    • pp.323-333
    • /
    • 2007
  • In this paper, a new MDAS-DR antenna structure designed to efficiently shape a flat-topped radiation pattern is proposed. The antenna structure is composed of a stacked micro-strip patch exciter and a multi-layered disk array structure(MDAS) surrounded by a dielectric ring. The MDAS, which was supplied by a stacked microstrip patch exciter with radiating power, can form a flat-topped radiation pattern in a far field by a mutual interaction with the surrounding dielectric ring. Therefore, the design parameters of the dielectric ring and the MDAS structure are important design parameters for shaping a flat-topped radiation pattern. The proposed antenna used twelve multi-layered disk array elements and a Teflon material with a dielectric constant of 2.05. An antenna operated at 10 GHz$(9.6\sim10.4\;GHz)$ was designed in order to verify the effectiveness of the proposed antenna structure. The commercial simulator of CST Microwave $Studio^{TM}$, which was adapted to a 3-D antenna structure analysis, was used for the simulation. The antenna breadboard was also fabricated and its electrical performance was measured in an anechoic antenna chamber. The measured results of the antenna breadboard with a flat-topped radiation pattern were found to be in good agreement with the simulated one. The MDAS-DR antenna gain measured at 10 GHz was 11.18 dBi, and the MDAS-DR antenna was capable of shaping a good flat-topped radiation pattern with a beam-width of about $40^{\circ}$, at least within a fractional bandwidth of 8.0 %.

A Review on the Field Activities for the Human Error Prevention in a Semiconductor Company (반도체 회사의 인적 오류 예방 활동 사례 및 검토)

  • Lee, Yong-Hee;Lee, Yong-Hee;Ruy, Jae-Seng
    • Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea
    • /
    • v.30 no.1
    • /
    • pp.117-125
    • /
    • 2011
  • While human error happens repeatedly in the semiconductor industry in Korea, which has brought a tremendous loss from manpower, welfare etc., there are limitations to human error prevention activities. When a semiconductor company introduces new machines and facilities from Japan or Germany, the companies often do not consider human factors in the design. Also, semiconductor companies are so occupied with promoting increased productivity, their attention to human errors has been pushed aside. Negative aspects of technical exchange associated with safety management are one aspect of the industry's nature. A semiconductor company recently began acknowledging on the back of TQM(Total Quality Management) that human error has a decisive effect on the safety. There are a number of uncontrollable and hard to handle event sets because the nature of these events with a human error may often be threatened or very intensive. It is strongly required that systemic studies should be performed to grasp the whole picture of a current situation for hazard factors. This study aims to examine the human error approach through the case of human error prevention field activities in a semiconductor industry compared with the activities and experience in nuclear power plants.

Study of educational management on performance of scholar in nano/micro-level composite

  • Chunhong Zhang;Yun Liu;Yong Zhang;Artin Ketabdar;H.B. Xiang
    • Advances in nano research
    • /
    • v.16 no.6
    • /
    • pp.615-622
    • /
    • 2024
  • This study investigates the impact of educational management on the performance of scholars in the field of nano/micro-level composites. The objective is to understand how effective management strategies can enhance the academic achievements and research outcomes of students specializing in this advanced area of materials science. Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, data was collected from various educational institutions renowned for their programs in nano/micro-level composites. Our results indicate that tailored educational management practices significantly improve student performance. Key strategies identified include personalized mentorship programs, interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Institutions that implemented these practices observed a marked increase in the quality and quantity of research outputs, higher student satisfaction rates, and improved post-graduation employment prospects in relevant industries. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of continuous professional development for educators to stay abreast of the latest advancements in nano/micro-level composites. By fostering an environment of innovation and support, educational management can play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of researchers and professionals in this cutting-edge field. These findings underscore the necessity of strategic educational management in optimizing the academic and professional trajectories of scholars in nano/micro-level composites, ultimately contributing to advancements in technology and industry applications.

Position control fo a flexible gantry robot arm using smart actuators (스마트 작동기를 이용한 갠트리형 유연로봇팔의 위치제어)

  • 한상수;최승복
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
    • /
    • 1997.10a
    • /
    • pp.1800-1803
    • /
    • 1997
  • This paper presents new feedback actuators to achieve an accurate position control of a flexible gnatry robot arm. the translational motion in the plane is generated by two d.c.motors and controlled by emplying elecor-rheological(ER) clutch acutators. The generated motion can be continuously controlled by controlling the intensity of lectric field imposed to the ER fluid domain which tunes the transmitted torque of the ER clutch. n the other hand, during control action of the translational motion a flexible arm attached to the moving mass produces undesirable oscillatins due to its inherent flexibility. The oscillations are actively suppressed by applying feedback voltages to piezoceramic acutators bonded on the surface of the flexible arm. The control electric fields to be applied to the ER clutch and the control voltage for the piezoceramic actuator are determined via the loop shaping esign procedures(LSDP) in the H.inf. control technique. Comsequently, an accuate positiion control at the end-point of the flexible am is achieved during planar motion.

  • PDF

A Study on Furniture Market of South Korea in New Normal - Focus on Economic Perspectives - (뉴 노멀시대 한국의 가구 시장 연구 - 경제적 관점을 중심으로 -)

  • Jung, Jaenah
    • Journal of the Korea Furniture Society
    • /
    • v.29 no.1
    • /
    • pp.8-17
    • /
    • 2018
  • Economic crisis in 2008 has changed South Korean market including furniture related field. Owing to Subprime Mortgage Crisis, new economic order, in other words, New Normal was established. Low growth rate, low interest, high unemployment rate, high risks, regulation strengthening, and all that sort of negative things have became generalized. South Korean economy has developed drastically since the Korean War, however recent economic crisis and Internet and smart phone have leading roles in shaping new consumption market. In a way, furniture market has expanded despite economic recession. Total service for housing is suited to South Korean consumers and shortened Product Life Cycle induces consumers to buy more furniture. In addition, Internet and smart phone allow people to show off their private spaces to unspecified masses. As a result, consumer prefers inexpensive and expendable furniture. It is certain that furniture market makes quantitative growth, but qualitative sides are questionable. Even though the study is focused on the existent circumstances, It will help to find out the proper ways of future furniture market in South Korea.

  • PDF