• EDISON SW 활용 경진대회 논문집
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• 제6회(2017년)
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• pp.499-505
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• 2017

Photoisomerizing molecules which can transform their structure by the light irradiation have great deal for the application of photo-switching devices. And azobenzene is the representive type of the photoisomerizing molecules. It can transform their trans- structures into cis- structure as the light for certain wave lengths they receive. This property shows the potential of ON/OFF switching functionalization which can be used into the nano scale photo switch. Furthermore, many studies are interested in the organic linkers that connect the azobenzene and metal electrodes. We used S, $CH_2S$, $(CH_2)_4S$ as the linker to watch the influence of linkers for electronic properties. So We suggest a photoswitching device based on the vertical junction using the first-principles calculations with density functional theory and non-equilibrium Greens function (NEGF). By analyzing the electronic structure and tunneling current caused by the structural difference of the system between cis- and trans- azobenzene, the difference in switching mechanism, ON/OFF ratio and transmission will be watched as the linker changes. And finally We will suggest which linker would be the better for the optimal device architecture which can achieve high control of the ON/OFF photocurrent ratio. This result will show the potential of azobenzene-based photoswitch and provide the critical insight in constructing the optimal device architecture.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제49권8호
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• pp.1589-1599
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• 2017

Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are getting more attention in safety-related and safety-critical application development of nuclear power plant instrumentation and control systems. The high logic density and advancements in architectural features make static random access memory (SRAM)-based FPGAs suitable for complex design implementations. Devices deployed in the nuclear environment face radiation particle strike that causes transient and permanent failures. The major reasons for failures are total ionization dose effects, displacement damage dose effects, and single event effects. Different from the case of space applications, soft errors are the major concern in terrestrial applications. In this article, a review of radiation effects on FPGAs is presented, especially soft errors in SRAM-based FPGAs. Single event upset (SEU) shows a high probability of error in the dependable application development in FPGAs. This survey covers the main sources of radiation and its effects on FPGAs, with emphasis on SEUs as well as on the measurement of radiation upset sensitivity and irradiation experimental results at various facilities. This article also presents a comparison between the major SEU mitigation techniques in the configuration memory and user logics of SRAM-based FPGAs.

• Current Photovoltaic Research
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.110-114
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• 2014

We propose a low temperature sol-gel ZnO/Ag nanowire composite thin film to fulfill low temperature and low cost requirements, which are essential criteria in future flexible electronic devices. In this proposed thin film, Ag nanowire plays the role of electrical conduction, and sol-gel ZnO provides a structural medium with a high visible transmittance. Low temperature restriction in the sol-gel fabrication process prevents sufficient oxidation of Zn acetate precursors, which were solved by a post-coating treatment with ultraviolet light irradiation. Composite thin film formation was performed by spin coating methods with a mixed precursor solution or in a sequential manner. We obtained an average visible transmittance larger than 85% and a sheet resistance smaller than $50{\Omega}/sq$. After optimization in a fabricated composite transparent conductive thin film with the thickness around 100 nm. Similar experimental demonstration in a flexible substrate (polyethyleneterephthalate) was successful, which implies a promising application opportunity of this technology.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제29권9호
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• pp.576-580
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• 2016

Single-layered transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) exhibit more interesting physical properties than those of bulk TMDs owing to the indirect to direct bandgap transition occurring due to quantum confinement. In this research, we demonstrate that layer-by-layer laser etching of molybdenum diselenide ($MoSe_2$) flakes could be controlled by varying the parameters employed in laser irradiation (time, intensity, interval, etc.). We observed a dramatic increase in the photoluminescence (PL) intensity (1.54 eV peak) after etching the samples, indicating that the removal of several layers of $MoSe_2$ led to a change from indirect to direct bandgap. The laser-etched $MoSe_2$ exhibited the single $MoSe_2$ Raman vibration modes at ${\sim}239.4cm^{-1}$ and ${\sim}295cm^{-1}$, associated to out-of-plane $A_{1g}$ and in-plane ${E^1}_{2g}$ Raman modes, respectively. These results indicate that controlling the number of $MoSe_2$ layers by laser etching method could be employed for optimizing the performance of nano-electronic devices.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제50권8호
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• pp.1298-1305
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• 2018

The use of System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions in the design of on-board data handling systems is an important step towards further miniaturization in space. However, the Total Ionizing Dose (TID) and Single Event Effects (SEE) characterization of these complex devices present new challenges that are either not fully addressed by current testing guidelines or may result in expensive, cumbersome test configurations. In this paper we report the test setups, procedures and results for TID testing of a SoC microcontroller both using standard $^{60}Co$ and low-energy protons beams. This paper specifically points out the differences in the test methodology and in the challenges between TID testing with proton beam and with the conventional gamma ray irradiation. New test setup and procedures are proposed which are capable of emulating typical mission conditions (clock, bias, software, reprogramming, etc.) while keeping the test setup as simple as possible at the same time.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권6호
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• pp.2198-2203
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• 2022

As robotics become more sophisticated, there are a growing number of generic systems being used for routine tasks in nuclear environments to reduce risk to radiation workers. The nuclear sector has called for more commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) devices and components to be used in preference to nuclear specific hardware, enabling robotic operations to become more affordable, reliable, and abundant. To ensure reliable operation in nuclear environments, particularly in high-gamma facilities, it is important to quantify the tolerance of electronic systems to ionizing radiation. To deliver their full potential to end-users, mobile robots require sophisticated autonomous behaviors and sensing, which requires significant computational power. A popular choice of computing system, used in low-cost mobile robots for nuclear environments, is the UP Core single board computer. This work presents estimates of the total ionizing dose that the UP Core running the Robot Operating System (ROS) can withstand, through gamma irradiation testing using a Co-60 source. The units were found to fail on average after 111.1 ± 5.5 Gy, due to faults in the on-board power management circuitry. Its small size and reasonable radiation tolerance make it a suitable candidate for robots in nuclear environments, with scope to use shielding to enhance operational lifetime.

• Current Photovoltaic Research
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.49-55
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• 2022

With rapid growth in light-harvesting efficiency from 3.8 to 25.8%, organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have attracted great attention as promising photovoltaic devices. However, despite of their outstanding performance, the commercialization of PSCs has been suffered from severe stability issues, especially for UV and humidity: (i) UV irradiation towards PSCs is able to lead UV-induced decomposition of perovskite films or catalytic reactions of charge-transporting layers, and (ii) exposure to surrounding humidity causes irreversible hydration of perovskite layers by the penetration of water molecules, resulting considerable decrease in their power-conversion efficiency (PCE). This review investigates current status of strategies to enhance UV and humidity stability of PSCs in terms of UV-management and moisture protection, respectively. Furthermore, the multifunctional approach to increase long-term stability as well as performance is discussed as advanced research directions for the commercialization of PSCs.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.165-171
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• 2002

목적 : 척수에 전이가 가능한 뇌종양 치료를 위한 두개척수 방사선치료 시 복와위가 불가능한 경우 전산화단층촬영모의치료장치(volumetric spiral CT)와 가상모의 치료기(virtual simulator) 및 3차원 방사선치료계획장치를 이용하여 배와위로 두개척수 방사선치료계획 방법을 개발하고 기하학적 검증을 통하여 유용성을 고찰하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 2005년 5월에서 2001년 12월까지 연세암센터 방사선종양학과에서 배와위로 두개척수 방사선치료를 받은 환자 9명을 대상으로 하였다. 복와위가 불가능한 중증의 뇌종양 환자를 배와위로 하여 두경부는 두부고정틀 (thermoplastic mast $Aquaplast^{circledR}$) 로 고정시키고, 전신은 $Vac-Loc^{\circledR}$ (전성물산, 한국)으로 고정한 후 전산화단층촬영모의치료장치를 이용하여 전신체적영상(volumetric image)을 얻었다. 환자 자세의 재현성 확인 및 검증을 위해 두부에 세 개의 점과 전신에 기준선 및 기준점 등을 표시하였다. 이후 가상현실 영상(virtual fluoroscopy)에서 인체의 크기와 방향에 제약이 없고 치료 침대와 고정기구에 대한 시각장애를 제거함으로써 자유롭게 모의치료를 할 수 있었으며, 조사면과 빔을 결정하고 디지털화재구성사진(digitally reconstructed radiography, DRR)과 디지털화합성사진(digitally composited radiography, DCR)을 통하여 분해능이 좋은 화질의 투시 및 모의치료영상을 획득하였다. 기하학적 검증은 치료중심점 이동시 얻은 모의치료영상과 첫 치료 시에 얻은 조사면 검증 사진(port verification film) 등을 전산화단층촬영영상으로부터 재구성한 DRR 영상과 시각적, 정량적으로 비교, 분석하였다. 결과 : 전산화단층촬영모의치료장치와 가상모의치료기 및 3차원 방사선치료계획 장치 등을 이용하여 복와위가 불가능한 환자의 두개척수 방사선 치료계획을 배와위로 원활히 수행할 수 있었다. 가상현실영상에서 대부분의 설계작업이 이루어지므로 환자의 자세고정을 요하는 시간은 전신체적 영상을 얻는 10분 이내이므로 환자의 불편을 줄일 수 있을 뿐 아니라 모의치료과정 중의 체위 변동 변수를 제거할 수 있었다. 또한 전산화단층촬영영상을 얻음으로써 중요정상조직인 안구, 척수 등을 정확하게 설정할 수 있었고, 조사면 결정과 차폐의 정확성을 증진시킬 수 있었다. 환자 자세 오차는 디지털화재구성사진과 치료 시마다 얻은 포트필름에서 치료중심점과 척수 사이의 거리를 측정하여 3 mm 이내의 정확성을 얻을 수 있었다. 결론 : 전산화단층촬영모의치료장치로 체적영상을 얻고 가상현실모의치료계획으로 배와위 두개척수 방사선치료계획을 정확하고 용이하게 실현할 수 있었다. 따라서 배와위 두개척수 방사선치료는 복와위를 취할 수 없어서 치료가 힘든 소아환자, 전신상태가 좋지 않거나 기관절개술이 시행되어 있는 환자에서 유용한 방법임을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.218-225
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• 2017

Effects on skin caused by the dose from linear accelerator (LINAC) opposing portal irradiation and TomoDirect 3-D modeling treatment according to the radiation devices and treatment methods were measured, and a comparative analysis was performed. Two groups of 10 patients each were created and measurements were carried out using an optically stimulated luminescence dosimeter. These patients were already receiving radiation treatment in the hospital. Using the SPSS statistical program, the minimum and maximum average standard deviations of the measured skin dose data were obtained. Two types of treatment method were selected as independent variables; the measured points and total average were the dependent variables. An independent sample T-test was used, and it was checked whether there was a significance probability between the two groups. The average of the measured results for the LINAC opposing portal radiation was 117.7 cGy and PDD 65.39% for the inner breast, 144.7 cGy and PDD 80.39% for the outer breast, 143.2 cGy and PDD 79.56% for the upper breast, 151.4 cGy and PDD 84.11% for the lower breast, 149.6 cGy and PDD 83.11% for the axilla, and 141.32 cGy and PDD 78.51% for the total average. In contrast, for TomoDirect 3-D conformal radiotherapy, the corresponding measurement values were 137.6 cGy and PDD 76.44%, 152.3 cGy and PDD 84.61%, 148.6 cGy and PDD 82.56%, 159.7 cGy and PDD 88.72%, and 148.6 cGy PDD 82.56%, respectively, and the total average was 149.36 cGy and PDD 82.98%. To determine if the difference between the total averages was statistically significant, the independent sample T-test of the SPSS statistical program was used, which indicated that the P-value was P=0.024, which was 0.05 lower than the significance level. Thus, it can be understood that the null hypothesis can be dismissed, and that there was a difference in the averages. In conclusion, even though the treatment dose was similar, there could be a difference in the dose entering the body surface from the radiation treatment plan; however, depending on the properties of the treatment devices, there is a difference in the dose affecting the body surface. Thus, the absorbed dose entering the body surface can be high. During breast cancer radiotherapy, radiation dermatitis occurs in almost all patients. Most patients have a difficult time while undergoing treatment, and therefore, when choosing a radiotherapy treatment method, minimizing radiation dermatitis is an important consideration.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제6권5호
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• pp.335-342
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• 2012

경상북도에 소재한 5개 종합병원 영상의학과의 오염도를 계수하고, 오염 원인균을 배양하여 동정하고 이를 토대로 지역사회 영상의학과의 효율적인 감염관리 방안을 모색하고자 하였다. 확인된 표면오염 균주는 Staphylococcus, Micrococcus, Pseudomonas stutzeri, Pseudomonas oryzihabitans로 병원 감염의 원인균으로 알려진 균주였고 영상의학과의 오염원으로 특이성을 가진 균주는 없었다. 조사대상 병원은 비슷한 감염관리교육을 실시하고 있었으나 병원별 오염도의 차이는 유의한 차이를 보였다. 조사대상 병원별 접촉원에 따른 오염도의 차이는 방사선사 사용, 환자사용, 공통사용으로 구분하여 분석한 결과 환자사용이 방사선사사용, 공통사용에 비해 유의하게 높은 오염도를 보였다(p<0.001). 병원별 월평균 검사건수의 차이가 적은 장치는 모든 병원에서 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았으나 이에 비해 촬영건수가 가장 많은 일반촬영장치, 흉부전용촬영대의 오염도가 다른 촬영장치에 비해 오염도가 높았다. 또한 월평균 촬영건수가 많은 A, B, C 병원은 방사선사가 단독으로 사용하거나 또는 환자와 공통으로 사용하는 방사선조사장치, 사무용책상, 출입문 손잡이에서 비교적 높은 오염도를 보였다.