• Journal of Radiation Industry
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• v.7 no.2_3
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• pp.177-182
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• 2013

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of gamma irradiation on the microbial populations of dried raw materials (9 products) and Saengsik powder. The samples were gammairradiated at doses of 2, 4, 6 and 8 kGy and the microbiological populations were evaluated. The total numbers of bacteria and Bacillus cereus in non-irradiated dried-raw materials for Saengsik powder was 1.3~3.4 and $1.7{\sim}2.4log\;CFU\;g^{-1}$. However, gamma irradiation reduced the microbiological populations in all samples, and Saengsik powder were sterilized at more than 6 kGy. Moreover, Clostridium perfringens were not observed in all samples within detection limit (<$1log\;CFU\;g^{-1}$). Therefore, the results of this study suggest that gamma irradiation at 6 kGy is sufficient to sterilize Saengsik powder, and thus, irradiated Saengsik powder at 6 kGy fulfills the microbiological requirements for sterilized food.

• Journal of Radiation Industry
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• v.7 no.2_3
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• pp.93-99
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• 2013

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of gamma irradiation on the microbiological and sensory characteristics of frozen Bibimbap. Frozen Bibimbap vegetables were contaminated by microbial levels of $2.70{\sim}6.67log\;CFU\;g^{-1}$ in total aerobic bacteria. Frozen Bibimbap was contaminated by microbial levels of $4.8log\;CFU\;g^{-1}$ in total aerobic bacteria, but microorganisms in gamma-irradiated samples at above 25 kGy were not found at detection limit less then $1log\;CFUg^{-1}$. Sensory characteristics of the gamma-irradiated Bibimbap were decreased depending upon the irradiation dose, and sensory scores of the samples irradiated with doses higher than 10 kGy were significantly decreased. Therefore, the application of combination of the various food processing technology should be considered for the sterilization of Bibimbap, without any deterioration of quality occurred by high dose irradiation.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.322-329
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• 2016

In this paper, we propose an array sensing detection method for smelting of submerged arc furnaces (SAF) based on electromagnetic radiation. AC magnetic field generated by electrode currents and molten currents in the furnace is reflected outside of the furnace. According to the spatial distribution of electromagnetic field a radiation model of SAF is built. We design a 3D magnetic field sensing array system in order to collect the magnetic field information. Through the collected information, the current distribution characteristics of SAF are described and the key parameters of smelting are obtained. Theoretical simulation and field test show that the curves acquired by the sensing array can accurately reflect the information of the relative displacement when the relative displacement between the array and electrode is 10 cm. Compared with the detection method of 3D single point, the proposed array sensing method of magnetic field obtains better results in terms of real-time and accuracy, and has good practical value for industrial measurement.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• v.43 no.4
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• pp.137-142
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• 2018

Background: Gamma-ray detectors having a thin window of a material with low atomic number can increase the true coincidence summing effects for radionuclides emitting X-rays or gamma-rays. This effect can make efficiency calibration or spectrum analysis more complicated. In this study, a Cu shield was tested as an X-ray filter to neglect the true coincidence summing effect by X-rays and gamma-rays in gamma-ray spectrometry, in order to simplify gamma-ray energy spectrum analysis. Materials and Methods: A Cu shield was designed and applied to an n-type high-purity germanium detector having an $X-{\gamma}$ summing effect during efficiency calibration. This was tested using a commercial, certified mixed gamma-ray source. The feasibility of a Cu shield was evaluated by comparing efficiency calibration results with and without the shield. Results and Discussion: In this study, the thickness of a Cu shield needed to avoid true coincidence summing effects due to $X-{\gamma}$ was tested and determined to be 1 mm, considering the detection efficiency desired for higher energy. As a result, the accuracy of the detection efficiency calibration was improved by more than 13% by reducing $X-{\gamma}$ summing. Conclusion: The $X-{\gamma}$ summing effect should be considered, along with ${\gamma}-{\gamma}$ summing, when a detection efficiency calibration is implemented and appropriate shielding material can be useful for simplifying analysis of the gamma-ray energy spectra.

• Journal of Radiation Industry
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.249-253
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• 2024

For the safe management and disposal of spent fuel, it is essential to accurately determine the quantities of nuclides present within the spent fuel. In this study, a Gamma/Neutron detection system was developed as a part of basic research to measure the burnup profile of spent fuel, and a performance was evaluated using major nuclides. The prototype of the Gamma/Neutron detection system consisted of a CZT sensor and a ³He chamber. For quantitative evaluation, studies were conducted using calibrated ¹³⁷Cs, ¹³⁴Cs, ¹⁵⁴Eu and ²⁵²Cf sources. In the performance evaluation, a field applicability was verified by analyzing the detection characteristics according to the nuclide.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• v.56 no.8
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• pp.3188-3198
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• 2024

Efficient and secure decommissioning of nuclear facilities demands advanced technologies. In this context, gamma-ray detection and imaging are crucial in identifying radioactive hotspots and monitoring radiation levels. Our study is dedicated to developing a gamma-ray detection system tailored for integration into robotic platforms for nuclear decommissioning, offering a safe and automated solution for this intricate task and ensuring the safety of human operators by mitigating radiation exposure and streamlining hotspot localization. Our approach integrates a Compton camera based 3D reconstruction algorithm with a single Timepix3 detector. This eliminates the need for a second detector and significantly reduces system weight and cost. Additionally, combining a 3D camera with the setup enhances hotspot visualization and interpretation, rendering it an ideal solution for practical nuclear decommissioning applications. In a proof-of-concept measurement utilizing a 137Cs source, our system accurately localized and visualized the source in 3D with an angular error of 1° and estimated the activity with a 3% relative error. This promising result underscores the system's potential for deployment in real-world decommissioning settings. Future endeavors will expand the technology's applications in authentic decommissioning scenarios and optimize its integration with robotic platforms. The outcomes of our study contribute to heightened safety and accuracy for nuclear decommissioning works through the advancement of cost-effective and efficient gamma-ray detection systems.

• Proceedings of the Korean Nuclear Society Conference
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• 2003.10a
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• pp.460.2-460.2
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• 2003

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2005.10b
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• pp.433-435
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• 2005

광변환 물질을 사용하여 X-선이나 감마방사선을 가시광으로 변환한 다음 CCD 카메라를 통하여 광량을 측정하면 방사선의 양을 간접적으로 측정할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 CCD형 비상대용 로봇용 고속 삼차원 방사선 위치 탐지장치에서 방사선 위치 센싱의 핵심 역할을 수행하는 CCD 방사선 탐지부를 간접 방사선 측정 방법을 응용하여 고안하고 구현한 다음 이에 대한 방사선 특성시험을 수행하였다. 시험 결과로 부터 구현한 CCD형 방사선 센서가 방사선 위치 및 선량 탐지장치로 활용 가능성이 충분함 확인하였다.

• Proceedings of the KACD Conference
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• 2001.11a
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• pp.592.1-592
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• 2001

Conventional intraoral radiography continues to be the most widely used for the diagnosis of dental caries. But conventional intraoral film has several shortcomings, including processing error, increased radiation dose, etc. Recently, various digital radiographs substitude for conventional radiography to overcome these disadvantages. The digital radiographies are numerous advantages, including elimination of processing errors, lower radiation dose, image quality enhancements such as contrast and density modulation.(omitted)

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers C
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• v.54 no.6
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• pp.286-292
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• 2005

Terahertz wave is a kind of electromagnetic radiation whose frequency lies in 0.1THz $\~$10THz range. In this paper, generation and detection characteristics of terahertz (THz) radiation by photoconductive antenna (PCA) method has been described. Using modern integrated circuit techniques, micron-sized dipole antenna has been fabricated on a low-temperature grown GaAs (LT-GaAs) wafer. A mode-locked Ti:Sapphire femtosecond laser beam is guided and focused onto photoconductive antennas (emitter and detector) to generate and measure THz pulses. Ultra-wide band THz radiation with frequencies between 0.1 THz and 3 THz was observed. Terahertz field amplitude variation with antenna bias voltage, pump laser power, pump laser wavelength and probe laser power was investigated. As a primary application example. a live clover leaf was imaged with the terahertz radiation.