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Study on the Geophysical Research Applications Using Radioactive Isotopes (I) Study on the Structures in Strata by Using γ-γ Logging Apparatus (방사성동위원소의 지구물리학적 응용에 관한 연구 γ-γ 검층법에 의한 지층구조에 관한연구)

  • Lee, Hyun Duk;Rho, Seung Gy
    • Economic and Environmental Geology
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    • v.9 no.3
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    • pp.135-141
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    • 1976
  • The gamma-gamma logging method appplying in geophysical research are presented in this paper_ The logging probe assembly was designed which permits changing the source-to-detector spacing while conditions of proceeding ${\gamma}-{\gamma}$ logging, which a collimated gamma ray source ($^{60}Co$, 0.5mCi and/or 2 mCi) is separated from the scintillation detector as shown in Fig. 2 and 3, size is 6.0 cm in diameter and 120.0 cm in long and the exposed parts are made of stainless steel pipe. The results is confirmed by the experiment performed mainly in granite rock where a slightly constant shape was obtained but sometimes was shown sharpness shape for the measured scattered gamma-ray intensity. Consequently, the experimental results are obtained an adequate intensity of scattered gamma-rays and favourable response to density change, and also very closely correspond to between core samples of the test boring and to used this method of ${\gamma}-{\gamma}$ logging in the test bore-hole of the strata.

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A Study of Gamma-ray Distribution around the $^{99}Mo-^{99m}TcO_4$ Generator ($^{99}Mo-^{99m}TcO_4$ Generator의 감마선량 분포에 관한 연구)

  • Park, Soung-Ock
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.49-53
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    • 2001
  • A number of radionuclides of interest in nuclear medicine are short lived isotopes that emit only gamma ray. The most of all Dept. of Nuclear Medicine in the hospt. are using the $^{99}Mo-^{99m}Tc$ generator for elution of the short lived isotope $^{99m}TcO_4$. A $^{99}Mo-^{99m}Tc$ generator consists of an alumina column on which $^{99}Mo$ is bound. The parent isotope($^{99}Mo$ : half life 67 hr.) decays to its daughter $^{99m}TcO_4^-$ which is a different element with a shorter half-life. $^{99}Mo$ emitted 41-keV(1.3%), 141-keV(5.6%) 181-keV(6.6%) and 366-keV(1.5%) gamma rays. But $^{99m}TcO_4$ emitted only 140-keV gamma ray. We study about the gamma ray distribution around the $^{99}Mo$ generator. And obtained the result as follows ; 1. Total counted gamma ray from generator smaller in front side than back. 2. The gamma ray emitted from $^{99}Mo$ generator without $^{99m}TcO_4$ vial increased in the back side(Mo column posited side) 3. The gamma ray only from the $^{99m}TcO_4$ vial increased in the front side. 4. Apron can protect gamma ray above 60% of total radiation from the $^{99}Mo$ generator.

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Hyperoside Protects Cells against Gamma Ray Radiation-Induced Apoptosis in Hamster Lung Fibroblast

  • Piao, Mei Jing;Kim, Ki Cheon;Cho, Suk Ju;Chae, Sungwook;Kang, Sam Sik;Hyun, Jin Won
    • Natural Product Sciences
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.127-136
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    • 2013
  • Ionizing radiation, including that evoked by gamma (${\gamma}$)-rays, induces oxidative stress through the generation of reactive oxygen species, resulting in apoptosis, or programmed cell death. This study aimed to elucidate the radioprotective effects of hyperoside (quercetin-3-O-galactoside) against ${\gamma}$-ray radiation-induced apoptosis in Chinese hamster lung fibroblasts, V79-4 and demonstrated that the compound reduced levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species in ${\gamma}$-ray-irradiated cells. Hyperoside also protected irradiated cells against DNA damage (evidenced by pronounced DNA tails and elevated phospho-histone H2AX and 8-oxoguanine content) and membrane lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, hyperoside prevented the ${\gamma}$-ray-provoked reduction in cell viability via the inhibition of apoptosis through the increased levels of Bcl-2, the decreased levels of Bax and cytosolic cytochrome c, and the decrease of the active caspase 9 and caspase 3 expression. Taken together, these results suggest that hyperoside defend cells against ${\gamma}$-ray radiation-induced apoptosis by inhibiting oxidative stress.

Effect of Electron Beam and ${\gamma}$-Ray Irradiation on the Curing of Epoxy Resin

  • Kang, Phil-Hyun;Park, Jong-Seok;Nho, Young-Chang
    • Macromolecular Research
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    • v.10 no.6
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    • pp.332-338
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    • 2002
  • The effect of an electron beam and ${\gamma}$-ray irradiation on the curing of epoxy resins was investigated. Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA) and diglycidyl ether of bisphenol F (DGEBF) as epoxy resin were used. The epoxy resins containing 1.0-3.() wt% of triarylsulphonium hexafluoroantimonate(TASHFA) and triarylsulphonium hexafluorophosphate(TASHFP) as initiator were irradiated under nitrogen at room temperature with different dosage of EB and ${\gamma}$-rays from a Co$^{60}$ u source. The chemical and mechanical characteristics of irradiated epoxy resins were compared after curing of EB and ${\gamma}$-ray irradiation. The thermal properties of cured epoxy were investigated using dynamic mechanical thermal analysis. The chemical structures of cured epoxy were characterized using near infrared spectroscopy. Mechanical properties such as flexural strength, modulus were measured. The gel fraction of DGEBA with ${\gamma}$-ray was higher than that of the epoxy with EB at the same dose. Young's modulus of the sample irradiated by ${\gamma}$-ray is higher than that of sample cured by EB. From the result of strain at yield, it was found that the epoxy cured by ${\gamma}$-ray had a higher stiff property compared with the irradiated by EB.

FOREGROUND OF GAMMA-RAY BURSTS (GRBS) FROM AKARI FIS DATA

  • Toth, L. Viktor;Doi, Yasuo;Zahorecz, Sarolta;Agas, Marton;Balazs, Lajos G.;Forro, Adrienn;Racz, Istvan I.
    • Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.32 no.1
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    • pp.113-116
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    • 2017
  • A significant number of the parameters of a gamma-ray burst (GRB) and its host galaxy are calculated from the afterglow. There are various methods obtaining extinction values for the necessary correction for galactic foreground. These are: galaxy counts, from HI 21 cm surveys, from spectroscopic measurements and colors of nearby Galactic stars, or using extinction maps calculated from infrared surveys towards the GRB. We demonstrate that AKARI Far-Infrared Surveyor sky surface brightness maps are useful uncovering the fine structure of the galactic foreground of GRBs. Galactic cirrus structures of a number of GRBs are calculated with a 2 arcminute resolution, and the results are compared to that of other methods.

Effects of gamma-irradiation on the infectivity and chromosome aberration of Clonorchis sinensis

  • Park, Gab-Man;Yong, Tai-Soon
    • Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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    • v.41 no.1
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    • pp.41-45
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    • 2003
  • Effects of gamma irradiation on the worm survival and chromosomal aberration of Clonorchis sinensis were studied. The metacercariae irradiated with various amounts of gamma radiation (ranging from 5 Gy to 50 Gy) were fed to rats, and the effects were compared with those of non-irradiated controls. Recovery rates of adult worms in irradiated groups were reduced gradually as increasing of the irradiation doses. No worm was recovered from rats which were fed with 50 Gy irradiated metacercariae. The chromosome number was 2n = 56 in all worms from all experimental groups. However, the groups irradiated with 20 Gy, 25 Gy or 30 Gy showed variations in the chromosome number, depending on different cells in the same individual. Radiation doses used in this study did not appear to induce chromosome aberrations, however, irradiation with 30 Gy showed slightly reduced chromosome size.

The Gamma-Ray Detection Circuit design of RI Use Instrument for Hand Carry (휴대용 RI 이용 계기의 감마선 검출 회로설계)

  • Seong, Nak-Jin;Kim, Sang-Jin;Kim, Ki-Joon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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    • 2003.05b
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    • pp.154-158
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    • 2003
  • In this study, to measure the density of compaction, it is designed to use the 5 gamma-ray detectors. The developed instrument consists of measuring circuits for gamma-rays and thermal neutrons, a high voltage supply unit, stable circuit unit, count circuit unit and a microprocessor. To read count pulse from gamma-ray detectors are very accurate and it can be count to data calibration excluded count of ripple.

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APPLICATION OF ALANINE/ESR SPECTRUM SHAPE CHANGE IN GAMMA DOSIMETRY

  • Choi, Hoon;Kim, Jeong-In;Lee, Byung-Ill;Lim, Young-Ki
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.42 no.3
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    • pp.313-318
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    • 2010
  • Alnine pellets were installed in a nuclear power plant for one or two operation cycles and measured by electron spin resonance (ESR) spectrometers for dosimetry. Dose and "x/y ratio", i.e., satellite peak over main center peak ratio, were measured for the returned alanine dosimeters from the nuclear power plant and compared to the values of reference alanine dosimeters exposed only to gamma rays. The variation of the x/y ratio change depended on the population of radicals from each radiation component with different LET. The gamma dose in a mixed radiation field was estimated by an additive gamma ray irradiation experiment and the measured dose rate at specified locations in the containment building.

Molecular Weight Control of Chitosan Using Gamma Ray and Electron Beam Irradiation

  • Kim, Hyun Bin;Lee, Young Joo;Oh, Seung Hwan;Kang, Phil Hyun;Jeun, Joon Pyo
    • Journal of Radiation Industry
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.51-54
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    • 2013
  • Chitosan is a useful natural polymer material in many application fields such as biomaterials, water-treatment, agriculture, medication, and food science. However, the poor solubility limits its application. In this study, the effects of radiation on chitosan were investigated using gamma ray and electron beam irradiation. The chemical structure and molecular weight analysis show similar degradation effects of chitosan powder in both gamma ray and electron beam irradiation. However, the radiation irradiated chitosan in $H_2O$ has a lower molecular weight, since the hydroxyl radicals attack the glycosidic bonds. This effect is more clearly shown in the electron beam irradiation results.

Development of Pyropia yezoensis Mutant with Improved Amino Acid Content Using Gamma Rays (방사선 돌연변이 육종기술을 통한 고 아미노산 함유 김(Pyropia yezoensis) 돌연변이 개발)

  • Lee, Hak-Jeung
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.54 no.6
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    • pp.982-988
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    • 2021
  • Gamma irradiation is one of the simple methods used to induce mutagenesis. Therefore, it is widely used for the development of breeding lineages of plants and algae. In this study, it was developed a new variety of Pyropia yezoensis using gamma irradiation. It was applied a dose of 1 kGy and named the developed mutant Py1k. The blade with width of the mutant was narrower and the blade length was longer than those of the wild type. To further investigate the mutant, it was analyzed the nutrient composition and antioxidant activity. In comparison to those in the wild type, it was found a higher amino acid composition and marginally increased antioxidant activity in Py1k. Based on these results, it was suggests that our protocol can be utilized to develop Pyropia species with improved nutritional quality through gamma irradiation.