• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.1964-1969
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• 2021

We developed a Dual-PPACs detector for fast neutron measurements that consists of two sets of PPAC: conventional PPAC and fission PPAC. A²³⁸U(U₃O₈) coating is placed in the fission PPAC's anode, which is used as the neutrons conversion layer. An experiment was performed to measure neutron time-of-flight (TOF) in which ²⁵²Cf spontaneous fission source was used. An excellent time resolution of 164ps has been observed at 6 mbar in isobutene gas. With the excellent time resolution of Dual-PPACs detector, exact neutron energy can be extracted from the timing measurement. The experimental detection efficiency was 1.9 × 10^-7, consistent with the efficiency of 2.5 × 10^-7 given by a Geant4 simulation. Ultimately, the results show that the Dual-PPACs detector is a suitable candidate for measuring fast neutrons in the future CiADS system.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.29-32
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• 2010

본 연구는 교토대학 원자로실험소의 46-MeV전자선형가속기에서 발생된 전자선을 Ta표적에 충돌시켜 발생된 중성자를 이용하였다. 발생된 중성자는 납감속측정장치(LSDS:Lead Slowing-down Spectrometer))속에서 감속되었고 중성자비행시간법(TOF:Time-of-Flight)을 이용하여서 중성자에너지를 선별하여 $^{197}Au$의 중성자포획단면적을 중성자에너지 0.1 eV에서 10 keV범위에 걸쳐 측정하였다. 발생된 중성자속을 측정하기 위하여 $BF_3$검출기속의 $^{10}B(n,{\gamma})$반응을 이용하였고 이것을 이용하여 중성자 반응 단면적을 상대적으로 얻었다. TOF방법으로 얻어진 결과는 1 eV에서의 결과(24.5 b)에 규격화되었다. 기존의 실험결과들과 평가결과들인 JENDL/D-99 Dosimetry File과 비교하였다.

• 대한방사성의약품학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.54-58
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• 2017

Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry(MALDI-TOF MS) is one of the powerful methods that enable analysis of small molecules as well as large molecules up to about 500,000 Da without severe fragmentation. MALDI-TOF MS, thus, has been a very useful an analytical tool for the confirmation of synthetic molecules, probing PTMs, and identifying structures of a given protein. In recent nuclear medicine, MALDI-TOF MS liner ion mode helps researcher calculate the average number of chelator(or linkage) per an antibody conjugate, such as DOTA-(or DFO-) trastuzumab for labeling a medical radioisotope. This simple technique can be utilized to improve the labeling method and control the quality at the development of antibody-based radiopharmaceuticals, which is very effected to diagnosis and therapy for in vivo tumor cells, with radioisotopes like $^{89}Zr$, $^{64}Cu$, and 177Lu. To minimize the error, MALDI-TOF MS measurement is repeatedly performed for each sample in this study, and external calibration is carried out after data collection.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.265-270
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• 2007

뇌경색환자들에 있어서 CE-TOF-MRA에서 MT 펄스사용의 유용성을 알아보고자 하였다. 2007년 5월에서 6월까지 뇌경색 증상 발현 후 최소 4시간에서 최대 5일 이내에 환자 10명을 대상으로 3Tesla 자기공명영상기기를 사용하여 조영제 주입 후 offset frequency 0, 600, 1,200, 1,800 Hz의 MT 펄스를 사용한 CE-TOF-MRA을 획득하였다. TOF-SPGR기법인 CE-TOF-MRA영상에서 정상혈관의 경우 SNR이 감소되었지만 CNR은 증가를 보였다. 좁아진 혈관부위는 MT 펄스 600 Hz, 1,200 Hz에서 최고의 CNR을 보였고, 협착된 혈관에서는 MT 펄스 강도와 비례하여 CNR이 증가 하였다. 혈관이 폐색된 경우에는 폐색범위가 명확하게 나타났고 MT 펄스 1,800 Hz에서 최고의 CNR로 평가되었다. 좁아지거나 보이지 않는 혈관에서는 형태변화가 없었고, 혈관이 폐색되어 평가가 불가능한 혈관에서 MT 펄스 후 혈관과 배후조직 SNR은 다소 감소하였지만 두 조직간 CNR은 증가되었다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.887-896
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• 2019

Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)-based pathogen identification relies on the ribosomal protein spectra provided in the proprietary database. Although these mass spectra can discern various pathogens at species level, the spectra-based method still has limitations in identifying closely-related microbial species. In this study, to overcome the limits of the current MALDI-TOF MS identification method using ribosomal protein spectra, we applied MALDI-TOF MS of low-mass profiling to the identification of two genetically related Bacillus species, the food-borne pathogen Bacillus cereus, and the insect pathogen Bacillus thuringiensis. The mass spectra of small molecules from 17 type strains of two bacilli were compared to the morphological, biochemical, and genetic identification methods of pathogens. The specific mass peaks in the low-mass range (m/z 500-3,000) successfully identified various closely-related strains belonging to these two reference species. The intensity profiles of the MALDI-TOF mass spectra clearly revealed the differences between the two genetically-related species at strain level. We suggest that small molecules with low molecular weight, 714.2 and 906.5 m/z can be potential mass biomarkers used for reliable identification of B. cereus and B. thuringiensis.

• Mass Spectrometry Letters
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.77-80
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• 2018

The focus of this paper is to present techniques to overcome certain difficulties in quantitative analysis with a time-of-flight mass spectrometer (TOF-MS). The method is based on conventional solid-phase extraction, followed by reversed-phase ultra high performance liquid chromatography of the extract, and mass spectrometric analysis. The target compounds included atenolol, atrazine, caffeine, carbamazepine, diclofenac, estrone, ibuprofen, naproxen, simazine, sucralose, sulfamethoxazole, and triclosan. The matrix effects caused by high concentrations of organic compounds in wastewater are especially significant in electrospray ionization mass spectroscopy. Internal-standard calibration with isotopically labeled standards corrects the results for many matrix effects, but some peculiarities were observed. The problems encountered in quantitation of carbamazepine and triclosan, due to nonlinear calibration were solved by changing the internal standard and using a narrower mass window. With simazine, the use of a quadratic calibration curve was the best solution.

• 정보와 통신
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• 제32권8호
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• pp.16-23
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• 2015

본고에서는 스마트폰과 WiFi 신호를 중심으로 수행된 다수의 실내 측위 연구를 소개한다. 우선, 실내측위 시장의 필요성에 대하여 설명하고 신호 세기(RSS, received signal strength), 도달 시간(TOF, Time of flight), 도래각(AOA, Angle of Arrival) 측위 기술과 그 외 기타 측위 기술에 대하여 정리하여 소개한다. 마지막으로 실제 시장에서 사용되고 있는 실내 측위 기술에 대해서도 소개한다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 1999년도 제17회 학술발표회 논문개요집
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• pp.203-203
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• 1999

Mass spectrometry technique provides the molecular weight distribution, data on the sequence of repeat units, polymer additives, and impurities, and structural information. time-of-Flight secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) has been used for structural characterization of various polymers1-2. the masses of repeat units and terminal groups and molecular weight distributions of polymers have been determined from their TOF-SIMS spectra. TOF-SMIS provides good sensitivity and structural specificity for high mass ions so that intact oligomers and large polymer fragments are observed. In this study, we investigated the detailed structural information on the oligomers and fragment ions of branched poly(1,3-butylene adipate) and branched poly[di(ethylene glycol) adipate] and the transesterification products of branched polyesters with trifluoroacetic acid or chloro difluoroacetic acid. Branched polyesters were chosen because they are important polymers but difficult to characterize; thus branched polyesters provide challanging test for TOF-SIMS. TOF-SIMS spectra of polyesters are obtained from thin polymer films cast from solution on a silver substrate. A good solvent for a polumer solution disrupts intermolecular forces between polymer chains but leaves the polumer intact. Transesterification reactions are potentially useful for characterization of high molecular weight and intractable polyesters. Transesterification products of polyesters and trifluoroacetic acid or an integral number of polyester repeat units and an additional diol. The progress of such reactions was monitored using peak intensities of reactants and products in TOF-SIMS spectra. The increasing abundance of tagged ions indicates that the reaction has progressed with time.

• 보존과학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.129-135
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• 2018

Scientific investigation of cultural heritage can provide important information to understand the context of the object. To know the characteristics of the material is also an essential part of objects management and conservation. However, the identification and characterization of organic dyes used in archaeological and historical textiles are often limited by the restrictions in sampling. To cope with the difficulties, applications of high-performance techniques of surface analysis, such as Time of Flight-Secondary Ion Mass Spectra (TOF-SIMS) could be considered as a non or micro-destructive option. This study aims to examine the applicability of TOF-SIMS analysis to the detection of organic dyes from historical textiles. A group of silk fabrics dyed with vegetable dyes were artificially photo-aged to different degrees and analyzed with TOF-SIMS. Molecular and fragment ions from indigo were successfully detected from the aged samples; however, only some fragment ions were observed from gardenia and safflower dyed fabrics. Further studies with actual historical samples with extended examination scope would be necessary to assess the validity of this technique.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.131-137
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• 2012

Rapid and reliable identification of microorganisms is a key for tracing the relationship between the target bacteria and related infectious diseases. Various identification methods such as classical phenotypic analysis, numerical taxonomic analysis, and DNA sequencing have been widely used to classify microorganisms in milk and dairy products. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry (MS) identifies targeted bacteria in milk and milk products. Several studies have demonstrated that MALDI-TOF MS identification is an efficient and inexpensive method for the rapid and routine identification of isolated bacteria. MALDI-TOF MS could provide accurate identification of bacteria in milk and milk products at the serotype or strain level and enable antibiotic resistance profiling within minutes.