Optimised geometry to calculate dose rate conversion coefficient for external exposure to photons.

abstract：:An investigation of the thermoluminescence (TL) properties of high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) synthetic diamond crystals grown under diluted nickel or cobalt as solvent catalysts is reported. After a study of TL properties of 6 different samples, it is shown that a crystal grown with Ni+2%Ti and annealed at 210...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Benabdesselam M,Iacconi P,Gheeraert E,Kanda H,Lapraz D,Briand D

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the neonatal intensive care units (NICU), premature new-borns may be exposed to important doses. Because of their increased radiosensitivity and longer life expectancy, dose optimisation is of importance. The present study aimed at evaluating the dose of the most common radiographs in the Belgian NICU. Entrance sur...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Dabin J,Struelens L,Vanhavere F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Natural radionuclide contents of 226Ra, 228Ra and (40)K were studied for inter-tidal sediments collected from selected locations off the745 km long Balochistan Coast using HPGe detector based gamma-spectrometry system. The sampling zone extends from the beaches of Sonmiani (near Karachi metropolis) through Jiwani (clo...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Akram M,Qureshi RM,Ahmad N,Solaija TJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The newsletter 'European Research in Radiological Sciences' is jointly published by the European Late Effects Project Group and the European Radiation Dosimetry Group to disseminate information about research projects and activities carried out under the EURATOM Framework Programme. Since May 2003, the Newsletter is o...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Pihet P,d'Errico F,Dörr W,Gruenberger M,Schofield P

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The radiation dose to workers at nuclear power stations (NPSs) in Japan was drastically reduced between the late-1970s and the early-1990s by continuous dose-reduction programmes. The total collective dose of radiation workers in FY 2008 was 84.04 person Sv, while the average collective dose was 1.5 person Sv per reac...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Suzuki A,Hori S

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents the results of radon concentration measurements in drinking water from the municipal water supply system and private wells located in Baoji, China. The measurements were carried out on 69 samples. The mean values of tap water and well water were found to be 12 kBq m(-3) with a maximum of 18 kBq m(-...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Xinwei L

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Austria a comprehensive study on radiation exposure in waterworks was conducted. The aim of this study was to evaluate the risks for the affected employees. On the basis of geographical, geological and hydrological aspects, 21 waterworks were selected. A total of 85 passive short-term measurements and measurements ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Michael S,Andreas B,Claudia S,Fabian R,Ringer W,Josef MF

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New imaging technologies utilising X rays and radiopharmaceuticals are continuously under development. The benefit of computed tomography (CT) has been so dramatic that there is a tendency to overuse it and not to place enough efforts into optimisation of the technique. It is also now more and more common to combine t...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Mattsson S,Söderberg M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of high neutron and gamma-ray intensities generated during bombardment of a thallium-203 target, a thallium target-room shield and different ways of improving it have been investigated. Leakage of neutron and gamma ray dose rates at various points behind the shield are calculated by simulating the transport of...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Hajiloo N,Raisali G,Aslani G

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present paper, the long noses of Pinocchio, Tengu and Trolls are used to measure, respectively, radon, thoron, and their decay products both by track-etch detectors and by Geiger-Müller (G-M) counters. Just recently, four new passive samplers (termed quatrefoil) have been developed which greatly simplify the de...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Tommasino L,Tokonami S,Tommasino PM

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the event of a criticality accident, not only the maximal doses received by the victims must be determined but it is also crucial to evaluate the doses to the different organs. With a neutron component, morphology is a key parameter in the organ dose calculation. As the simulation tools can be time consuming to pro...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Chevallier MA,Pontier JB,Morin H,Duluc M,Evo S,Letang E,Trompier F

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Thailand is predominantly an agricultural country. The Northern Region occupies the second largest cultivated land area in the country. To establish baseline data for future environmental monitoring, seventy-nine plant samples including vegetables, fruits and tobaccos and their relevant soils were collected from the m...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Kritsananuwat R,Kranrod C,Chanyotha S,Ploykrathok T,Sriploy P

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human exploration of the solar system beyond Earth's orbit will entail many risks for the crew on these deep space missions. One of the most significant health risks is exposure to the harsh space radiation environment beyond the protection provided by the Earth's intrinsic magnetic field. Crew on exploration missions...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Townsend LW

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radon exposure in schools is different from that in dwellings because the residence pattern is very different each other. So, when effective dose is calculated in schools, different approach should be considered from in dwellings. The aim of this study was to estimate actual effective dose due to inhaled radon conside...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Lee ER,Chang BU,Kim YJ

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mapping the geogenic radon potential in Buzău County is part of a research project aiming to apply research for sustainable development and economic growth following the principles of geoconservation in order to support the 'Buzău Land' UNESCO Geopark initiative. The mapping of geogenic radon will be used as an overvi...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Moldovan MC,Burghele BD,Roba CA,Sferle TL,Buterez C,Mitrofan H

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Organic Bound Tritium (OBT) amount in the body may induce changes in the evaluation of the internal exposure to tritium, due to its different retention time relative to HTO. OBT measurements for urine are not performed routinely, mainly because of the lengthy work needed in preparation of the samples, when using t...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Gonen R,Marco R,German U,Katorza E,Alfassi ZB,Haquin G,Tshuva A,Pelled O

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present work aims to assess the effective doses from long-term continual radon monitoring in six European caves (Slovenia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic), including influencing environmental factors. Caves are important radiation protection subjects because of elevated radon activity concentration (~kBq/m3), mos...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Ambrosino F,Thinová L,Briestenský M,Sabbarese C

更新日期：2020-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The W values of protons in water vapour were measured for energies from 1 keV to 100 keV with uncertainties lower than 1%. To study the energy and phase dependence of W values, the W values of protons in water vapour and liquid water were calculated for energies from 0.1 keV and 10 MeV and then compared to the experim...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Willems G,Back WY,Grosswendt B

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to contribute to the construction of a scenario regarding patient radiation exposure in Brazilian interventional radiology, aiming to provide data for the future drafting of specific legislation on interventional radiology because there is currently a lack of safety regulations for haemodynamics servic...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Navarro VC,Navarro MV,Maia AF

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The analysis of body elements using the prompt gamma rays neutron activation method is a very useful and highly accurate method Lone, M. A., Mughabghab, S. F. and Paviotti-Corcuera, R. Development of a database for prompt gamma-ray neutron activation analysis. Summary Report of the Second Research Coordination Meeting...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Araghian N,Rafat-Motavalli L,Miri-Hakimabad H

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation of LiF:Mg,Ti thermoluminescence dosemeters (TLDs) according to the high-temperature ratio (HTR) method enables the determination of the dose-average linear energy transfer (LET), the mean quality factor and the dose equivalent in mixed radiation fields of unknown composition. The neutron contribution is ass...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Hajek M,Berger T,Vana N

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polycrystalline CaSO4 powder, doped with different elements but mainly rare earths, is one of the most interesting thermoluminescent (TL) materials. Although many electron spin resonance (ESR) analyses have been reported for these materials few studies have been published about the potential of CaSO4 for ESR dosimetry...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： de Jesus EF,Rossi AM,Lopes RT

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:EURADOS working group on 'Internal Dosimetry (WG7)' represents a frame to develop activities in the field of internal exposures as coordinated actions on quality assurance (QA), research and training. The main tasks to carry out are the update of the IDEAS Guidelines as a reference document for the internal dosimetry ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Lopez MA,Balásházy I,Bérard P,Blanchardon E,Breustedt B,Broggio D,Castellani CM,Franck D,Giussani A,Hurtgen C,James AC,Klein W,Kramer GH,Li WB,Marsh JW,Malatova I,Nosske D,Oeh U,Pan G,Puncher M,Peixoto Telles P,

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In response to questions raised after the Gulf War about the health significance of exposure to depleted uranium (DU), the US Department of Defense initiated a study designed to provide an improved scientific basis for assessment of possible health effects on soldiers in vehicles struck by these munitions. As part of ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Parkhurst MA

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gamma-ray spectra were measured using a LaBr$_{3}$(Ce) spectrometer during the outage periods, aiming at quantifying the gamma source term of radiation workers' exposure, at the CANDU nuclear power reactors, for the purposes of eye lens dosimetry. The spectra were measured inside the boiler rooms, of the Bruce Power a...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Laranjeiro AS,Bohra F,Byun SH,Atanackovic J,Hanu AR

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A high-end drum film digitiser (Tango, Germany) and a calibrated linear microdensitometer developed by PTB were used to assess the modulation transfer function (MTF) and the noise power spectra (NPS) of 3 mammographic screen film systems at optical density levels of 0.8, 1.5 and 2.5. The use of a drum scanner to asses...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Verdun FR,Pachoud M,Bergmann D,Buhr E

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal deformities affect young individuals predominantly girls who are usually subjected to regular and intensive radiological investigation especially before and after corrective surgery. Optimisation of spine computed tomography (CT) and the implementation of the low-dose CT in the work-up of spinal deformities wer...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Abul-Kasim K

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some data were derived using recent sophisticated methods to rapidly convert specific activity of induced 24Na to average dose over a whole body in criticality accidents. Monte Carlo calculations using the MCNP-4B code were performed to study energy spectra of neutrons and gamma rays for some criticality systems with ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Takahashi F,Endo A,Yamaguchi Y

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Absorbed fraction (AF) and specific absorbed fraction (SAF) are crucial values for the calculation of radionuclide S-values and consequently for internal dose estimates. The formalism of the Medical Internal Radiation Dose (MIRD) committee of the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) has been utilised as a standard in the...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Lee C,Park S,Lee JK

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A wire patch cell (WPC) operating at the uplink frequency band of GSM 1800 MHz has been designed for in vitro experiments with the aim of investigating the possible biological effects of electromagnetic radiation associated with cellular phones. The 1800 MHz WPC design is a direct descendant of the original 900 MHz WP...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Ardoino L,Lopresto V,Mancini S,Pinto R,Lovisolo GA

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00