• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제52권7호
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• pp.1495-1502
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• 2020

A new method of X-ray source spectrum estimation based on compressed sensing is proposed in this paper. The algorithm K-SVD is applied for sparse representation. Nonnegative constraints are added by modifying the L₁ reconstruction algorithm proposed by Rosset and Zhu. The estimation method is demonstrated on simulated spectra typical of mammography and CT. X-ray spectra are simulated with the Monte Carlo code Geant4. The proposed method is successfully applied to highly ill conditioned and under determined estimation problems with a good performance of suppressing noises. Results with acceptable accuracies (MSE < 5%) can be obtained with 10% Gaussian white noises added to the simulated experimental data. The biggest difference between the proposed method and the existing methods is that multiple prior knowledge of X-ray spectra can be included in one dictionary, which is meaningful for obtaining the true X-ray spectrum from the measurements.

• 한국광물학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.65-73
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• 2003

이 연구에서는 X-선 회절법으로 측정한 수소결합의 거리를 보정하는 두 가지 방법을 제시하였다 O…O 거리가 2.5 $\AA$ 이상인 수소결합의 경우는 저온에서 측정한 중성자 회절에 의한 수소결합 데이터를 이용하여 얻은 최적화 곡선 식 d(O-H)=exp((2.173-d(O…O))/0.138)+0.958을 이용하여 수소결합 거리를 보정한다. O…O 거리가 2.5 $\AA$ 이하의 짧은 수소결합의 경우는 결합원자가 최적화 방법(valence-least-squares)을 이용하는 것이 효과적이다. X-선 회절분석으로 얻은 긴 O…O 거리를 갖는 분자간 수소결합의 경우는 수소결합의 거리보정을 해주어야 한다.

• 한국농업기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국농업기계학회 1996년도 International Conference on Agricultural Machinery Engineering Proceedings
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• pp.171-190
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• 1996

Quality evaluation of agricultural products has been a subject of interest to many researches for many years. As a results, several nondestructive techniques for quality evaluation of agricultural products have been developed. These methods are based on the detection of various physical properties that correlate well with certain quality factors of the products. This paper presents an overview of various quality evaluation techniques that are based on one of the following properties : density, firmness , vibration characteristic , X-ray and gamma ray transmission, optical reflectance and transmission , electrical properties, aromatic volatile emission, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The sophistication of nondestructive methods has evolved rapidly with modern technologies. The use of various modern image acquisition techniques, such as solid state TV camera, line-scan camera, X-ray scanning , ultrasonic scanning and NMR imaging, in conjunction with image-processing te hniques has provided new opportunities for researchers to develop many new and improved techniques for nondestructive quality evaluation of agricultural products.

• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.101-105
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• 2013

Purpose: This study was conducted in order to determine the relationship between the number of portable X-rays and the radiation exposure dose for emergency medical service providers working in the emergency department (ED). Methods: A prospective study was conducted from February 15, 2013 to May 15, 2013 in the ED in an urban hospital. Six residents, seven emergency medical technicians (EMT), and 24 nurses were enrolled. They wore a personal radiation dosimeter on their upper chest while working in the ED, and they stayed away from the portable X-ray unit at a distance of at least 1.8 m when the X-ray beam was generated. Results: The total number of portable x-rays was 2089. The average total radiation exposure dose of emergency medical service providers was $0.504{\pm}0.037$ mSv, and it was highest in the EMT group, 0.85(0.58-1.08) mSv. The average of the total number of portable X-rays was highest in the doctor group, 728.5(657.25-809). The relationship between the number of portable X-rays and the radiation exposure dose was not statistically significant(-0.186, p=0.269). Conclusion: Under the condition of staying away from the portable X-ray unit at a distance of least 1.8 m, the relationship between the number of portable X-rays and the radiation exposure dose was not statistically significant.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.169-180
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• 2010

Objectives: This study was carried out to investigate the relationship of leg length analysis and X-ray finding according to positions and valuation bases on diagnosis of pelvic malpositions. Methods: Twenty-two people who get $33.09{\pm}10.73$ as average were evaluated by leg length analysis and X-ray findings. After measuring innominate measurement(IM), femur head line. distance between S2 and posterior superior iliac spine(PSIS). ilium shadow measurement(ISM), major axis of obturator foramen(MaF), minor axis of obturator foramen(MiF) and distance between off centering measurement and symphysis pubis, those were analyzed. Results: 1. In assessment of posterior rotation malposition ilium(PI), it was showed the best coincidence between leg length analysis and X-ray analyzed by 1M in supine position(11 cases, 50.5%). 2. In assessment of inflare, coincidence index between leg length analysis and X-ray were not good($4.00{\pm}3.03$ cases, $18.15{\pm}13.82%$). And leg length analysis were not sensitive. 3. On the whole, coincidence index between leg length analysis and X-ray were not good(best: 1 case, 45.5%; worst: 11 cases, 50.0%). Conclusions: Results form this investigation showed the relationship of leg length analysis and X-ray according 10 positions and valuation bases on diagnosis of pelvic malpositions. This results are expected to contribute to establish method of assessment in diagnosis of pelvic malpositions.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.69-76
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• 2006

차세대 원자로로 부각되고 있는 고온가스로에서는 윈자로에서는 고온 안정성 및 핵분열생성물 차단 성능이 우수한 TRISO(tri-isotropic) 핵연료를 사용하고 있다. TRISO 핵연료 입자는 직경이 약 1mm인 구 형태로 입자의 중심에는 직경 0.5mm의 핵연료 커널(kernel)이 포함되며 커널 외곽을 코팅 층이 에워싸고 있다. 이 코팅 층은 완충(buffer) PyC(pyrolytic carbon)층, 내부 PyC층, SiC층, 그리고 외부 PyC층으로 구성되어 있다. 각 코팅 층의 두께는 수십-백${\mu}m$ 범위이고 사양으로 정해져 있으며, 본 연구에서는 각 코팅 층의 두께를 비파괴적으로 측정하기 위하여 마이크로포커스 X-선 발생장치와 고해상도 X-선 평판(flat panel) 검출기초 구성된 정밀한 X-선 래디오그래피 장치를 개발하였다. 개발된 마이크로 X-선 래디오그래피 장치를 이용하여 $UO_2$ 핵물질 $ZrO_2$를 커널로 사용한 모의 TRISO 핵연료 입사에 대한 투과 영상을 획득한 후 디지털 영상처리 기술을 이용하여 코팅 층 사이의 경계선이 구분 가능하도록 영상을 개선하고 디지털 영상처리 알고리듬을 개발하여 코팅 층의 두께를 파동으로 측정하였다.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.58-63
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• 2014

내화도료는 화재 시 발포를 통해 단열 성능을 향상시켜 철골 구조의 열전달을 저감하기 위해 사용되고 있는데, 만일 표준규격을 만족시키지 못하는 내화도료가 사용된다면 철골 구조의 내화 성능에 문제가 발생할 우려가 있다. 내화도료의 내화 성능은 육안으로는 평가가 어려워 현장을 대상으로 하는 간편하면서도 정확한 평가방법의 개발이 요구되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 X-선 분석법(XRF, XRD)을 이용한 내화도료의 화재안전성 평가 방법에 대한 기초연구를 수행하였다. X-선 분석법을 적용한 결과 실제 화재시험을 통한 내화 성능에 따라 특정 성분이 검출되는 것을 확인하였다. X-선 형광분석(XRF)을 통해 인(P)과 염소(Cl) 원소 성분이 일반도료에 비해 내화도료에 훨씬 많이 함유되어 있는 것을 알 수 있었다. X-선 회절분석(XRD)을 통해 내화도료의 주된 결정성 물질로 확인된 폴리인산 암모늄(ammonium polyphosphate)이 일반도료에는 포함되어 있지 않는 것으로 나타났다. X-선 분석법은 휴대용 XRF와 XRD 분석 장비를 통해 머지않아 현장평가방법으로의 적용이 가능할 것으로 예상된다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.111-115
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• 2005

X-선을 이용하여 의료영상을 생성하는 시스템은 X-선 발생장치, 피사체, 영상전달매체 등의 여러 가지 차이에 따라 영상의 질이 결정된다. 즉, X-선 발생에서 최종영상에 이르기까지 화질에 영향을 미치는 요소가 다양하다는 것이다. 따라서 임상에서 영상을 생성하는 사용자는 최종영상에서 계속적인 영상의 평가와 관찰이 필요하다. 의료영상을 평가하는 방법에는 여러 가지가 있지만, 그 중 실질 또는 실효해상도를 측정하는 방법으로 MTF 측정방법이 적절하다고 할 수 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 X-선 필름을 이용하여 MTF를 계산하는 방법을 탈피하고, 디지털 의료영상의 MTF를 측정할 수 있는 소프트웨어(Borland C++ builder 소프트웨어와 LEAD tools 소프트웨어를 이용한 프로그램)를 이용하여 X-선 장비의 노후화 정도에 따른 MTF 특성을 측정하였다. 측정결과, 사용연수와 사용횟수가 오래된 X-선 발생장치는 최신 장치에 비해 해상력(resolution)과 선예도(sharpness) 등의 화질이 저하되는 것을 MTF 그래프를 통해 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, 디지털 의료영상에서도 간단하고 쉽게MTF를 측정할 수 있는 방법을 얻을 수 있었다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.108-114
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• 2018

Background: The purpose of this survey study was to understand how utilization of X-rays as an adjunct to Chuna manual therapy (CT) supports treatment, as assessed by Korean medicine doctors (KMDs). Methods: A survey was emailed to all 18,289 members of the Association of Korean Oriental Medicine (AKOM)to determine the implications of X-ray use in CT. Surveys were collected from September 22, 2017 to October 15, 2017. Results: Of the 18,289 KMDs 562 completed the survey. The implications of a radiological diagnosis (X-ray) with CT was assessed using 5 items in a questionnaire: time to diagnosis, accuracy of treatment, patient comprehension and satisfaction, CT effect, and safety of CT. Survey participants identified improvement in patient comprehension and satisfaction as the most important factor for X-ray use with CT, followed by increased safety of CT. From the determinant factors for selection of CT intensity and specific techniques, severity of clinical symptoms was shown to be the most influential factor. Degenerative changes of the spine and degree of spinal malposition were also reported to be highly influential. Conclusion: The KMDs' that participated in this study indicated that utilization of X-rays in conjunction with CT administration improved patient comprehension and satisfaction, and CT safety. Installation of radiological equipment in Korean medicine clinics where CT is provided may increase safety and patients' satisfaction.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2007년도 하계학술대회 논문집 Vol.8
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• pp.330-330
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• 2007

Polycrystalline mercuric iodide $HgI_2$) films are being developed as a new detector technology for digital x-ray imaging. The $HgI_2$ is generally vacuum deposited by physical vapor deposition (PVD) process. But the PVD thick deposition has been caused any instability in the biasing due to any defects or cracks. In this work we present a new particle-in-binder (PIB) methodologies used for the $HgI_2$ thick films. These growth techniques can be easily extended to produce much larger film areas. This paper, for the first time, presents results and comparison of polycrystalline $HgI_2$ films derived by various PIB methods. We investigated the structural and morphological properties of the films using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. The films were characterized with respect to their electrical properties and in response to x-ray photons. Physical and electrical results were also compared between conventional polycrystalline PVD and our detectors. Leakage current as low as $350\;pA/cm^2$ at the bias voltage of ~ 200 V has been observed. And high sensitivity and good linearity in the response to x-rays was obtained in the film derived by PIB sedimentation method. Our future efforts will concentrate on optimization of film growth techniques for uniform large area deposition on image readout arrays.