The International Radiation Symposium(IRS) is a quadrennial symposium of the International Radiation Commission(IRC), one of the 11 commissions under the International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Scienc...The International Radiation Symposium(IRS) is a quadrennial symposium of the International Radiation Commission(IRC), one of the 11 commissions under the International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences(IAMAS).The role of the IRC is to promote fundamental research in atmospheric radiation and its applications to practical problems.展开更多
Low-density non–local-thermodynamic-equilibrium plasmas in intense radiation fields occur widely in inertial confinement fusion and astrophysics. Understanding the X-ray spectrum and the atomic kinetics of such plasm...Low-density non–local-thermodynamic-equilibrium plasmas in intense radiation fields occur widely in inertial confinement fusion and astrophysics. Understanding the X-ray spectrum and the atomic kinetics of such plasmas is therefore of great importance. However, the creation of uniform-density nonequilibrium plasmas in intense radiation fields in the laboratory and the measurement of their spectra with high resolution are challenging tasks. Here, we present a new method to produce such a uniform aluminum plasma and explore photon-induced kinetics and relevant atomic physics by measuring its spectrum. It is observed that in the presence of an external radiation field, the satellites q, r and a–d of the He-α resonance line are greatly enhanced compared with the satellites j, k, l. Analysis of atomic kinetics reveals that this effect of intense radiation is due to competition between the photoexcitation and autoionization processes. With this effect taken into account,simulated spectra are able to reproduce the measured spectra quite well.展开更多
This work presents a systematic analysis of proton-induced total ionizing dose(TID)effects in 1.2 k V silicon carbide(SiC)power devices with various edge termination structures.Three edge terminations including ring-a...This work presents a systematic analysis of proton-induced total ionizing dose(TID)effects in 1.2 k V silicon carbide(SiC)power devices with various edge termination structures.Three edge terminations including ring-assisted junction termination extension(RA-JTE),multiple floating zone JTE(MFZ-JTE),and field limiting rings(FLR)were fabricated and irradiated with45 Me V protons at fluences ranging from 1×10^(12) to 1×10^(14) cm^(-2).Experimental results,supported by TCAD simulations,show that the RA-JTE structure maintained stable breakdown performance with less than 1%variation due to its effective electric field redistribution by multiple P+rings.In contrast,MFZ-JTE and FLR exhibit breakdown voltage shifts of 6.1%and 15.2%,respectively,under the highest fluence.These results demonstrate the superior radiation tolerance of the RA-JTE structure under TID conditions and provide practical design guidance for radiation-hardened Si C power devices in space and other highradiation environments.展开更多
Tangent hyperbolic fluids characterized by shear-thinning behavior,are widely utilized in diverse industrial and scientific fields such as polymer engineering,inkjet printing,biofluids modeling,thermal insulation mate...Tangent hyperbolic fluids characterized by shear-thinning behavior,are widely utilized in diverse industrial and scientific fields such as polymer engineering,inkjet printing,biofluids modeling,thermal insulation materials,and chemical manufacturing.Additionally,double-diffusive convection involving simultaneous heat and mass transfer driven by temperature and concentration gradients plays a critical role in many natural and industrial systems,including oceanic circulation,geothermal energy extraction,crystal solidification,alloy formation,and enhanced oil recovery.The current work examines the peristaltic transport of a tangent hyperbolic nanofluid under the concurrent effects of thermal radiation,electroosmotic forces,slip boundary conditions,and double diffusion.The governing nonlinear equations are numerically solved using Mathematica’s NDSolve command after being simplified under the presumptions of a long wavelength,a low Reynolds number,and Debye-Huckel linearization.The analysis reveals that a rise in the velocity slip parameter decreases the core fluid velocity but increases it closer to channel walls,while increased solutal Grashof number and electroosmotic parameter result in non-uniform velocity distributions,reducing the flow towards the left wall and increasing it towards the right.The pressure gradient increases with higher electroosmotic effects and Helmholtz-Smoluchowski velocity,but decreases under more intense thermal radiation and increased Prandtl number.The magnetic field increases pressure in the retrograde area and moves the enhanced zone towards the right wall,emphasizing increased flow resistance.Also,the trapping effects intensify with increasing solutal Grashof number and Helmholtz-Smoluchowski velocity,providing better particle transport and mixing in microfluidic devices.展开更多
In this study,the mechanism and characteristics of the responseαparticles and the damage caused by them in CMOS active pixel(APS)sensors were investigated.A detection and compensation algorithm for dead pixels caused...In this study,the mechanism and characteristics of the responseαparticles and the damage caused by them in CMOS active pixel(APS)sensors were investigated.A detection and compensation algorithm for dead pixels caused byαparticle ionizing radiation was proposed,and the effects of dead-pixel compensation algorithms were compared and analyzed under different parameter conditions.The experimental results show thatαparticle response signal has highest accuracy at 9 dB gain,with an obvious“target-ring”distribution.With increasing cumulative dose,the CMOS APS pedestal tends to saturation while dead pixels continue increasing.Though some pixel damage recovers through natural annealing,the dead-to-noise ratio increases with irradiation time,reaching 32.54%after 72 h.A hierarchical clustering dead-pixel detection method is proposed,categorizing pixels into two types:those within and outside the response event.A classification compensation strategy combining mean and majority filtering is proposed.This compensation algorithm can address dead-pixel interference without affectingαparticle radiation response data.When iterated multiple times and with integration time exceeding 6.31 ms,the number of dead pixels can be effectively reduced.展开更多
There is a need for accurate prediction of heat and mass transfer in aerodynamically designed,non-Newtonian nanofluids across aerodynamically designed,high-flux biomedical micro-devices for thermal management and reac...There is a need for accurate prediction of heat and mass transfer in aerodynamically designed,non-Newtonian nanofluids across aerodynamically designed,high-flux biomedical micro-devices for thermal management and reactive coating processes,but existing work is not uncharacteristically remiss regarding viscoelasticity,radiative heating,viscous dissipation,and homogeneous–heterogeneous reactions within a single scheme that is calibrated.This research investigates the flow of Williamson nanofluid across a dynamically wedged surface under conditions that include viscous dissipation,thermal radiation,and homogeneous-heterogeneous reactions.The paper develops a detailed mathematical approach that utilizes boundary layers to transform partial differential equations into ordinary differential equations using similarity transformations.RK4 is the technique for gaining numerical solutions,but with the addition of ANNs,there is an improvement in prediction accuracy and computational efficiency.The study investigates the influence of wedge angle parameter,along with Weissenberg number,thermal radiation parameter and Brownian motion parameter,and Schmidt number,on velocity distribution,temperature distribution,and concentra-tion distribution.Enhanced Weissenberg numbers enhance viscoelastic responses that modify velocity patterns,but radiation parameters and thermophoresis have key impacts on thermal transfer phenomena.This research develops findings that are of enormous application in aerospace,biomedical(artificial hearts and drug delivery),and industrial cooling technology applications.New findings on non-Newtonian nanofluids under full flow systems are included in this work to enhance heat transfer methods in novel fluid-based systems.展开更多
The Tibetan Plateau(TP),characterized by its elevated topography,plays a crucial role in regional environmental and climate dynamics,where the understanding of radiation energy budgets is essential.However,accurately ...The Tibetan Plateau(TP),characterized by its elevated topography,plays a crucial role in regional environmental and climate dynamics,where the understanding of radiation energy budgets is essential.However,accurately estimating the spatiotemporal variations of radiation budget components and surface albedo across the diverse landscapes of the TP remains a significant challenge for the scientific community.To address this issue,numerous atmospheric experiments and research initiatives have been conducted since the 1960s,focusing on quantitatively assessing the spatial distribution and temporal variations of radiation fluxes through both observational data and remote sensing techniques.This paper systematically reviews the key advancements in radiation energy studies over the past 35 years,with a particular focus on measurements derived from tens of radiation flux stations and satellite observations across the TP.Additionally,the development of parameterization schemes in topographical effects on radiation fluxes is also summarized.Finally,the paper discusses potential future research directions in this field.展开更多
Spectrum map construction,which is crucial in cognitive radio(CR)system,visualizes the invisible space of the electromagnetic spectrum for spectrum-resource management and allocation.Traditional reconstruction methods...Spectrum map construction,which is crucial in cognitive radio(CR)system,visualizes the invisible space of the electromagnetic spectrum for spectrum-resource management and allocation.Traditional reconstruction methods are generally for twodimensional(2D)spectrum map and driven by abundant sampling data.In this paper,we propose a data-model-knowledge-driven reconstruction scheme to construct the three-dimensional(3D)spectrum map under multi-radiation source scenarios.We firstly design a maximum and minimum path loss difference(MMPLD)clustering algorithm to detect the number of radiation sources in a 3D space.Then,we develop a joint location-power estimation method based on the heuristic population evolutionary optimization algorithm.Considering the variation of electromagnetic environment,we self-learn the path loss(PL)model based on the sampling data.Finally,the 3D spectrum is reconstructed according to the self-learned PL model and the extracted knowledge of radiation sources.Simulations show that the proposed 3D spectrum map reconstruction scheme not only has splendid adaptability to the environment,but also achieves high spectrum construction accuracy even when the sampling rate is very low.展开更多
Molecular dynamics simulations were carried out to study the effect of chemical short-range order(CSRO)on the primary radiation damage in TiVTaNb high-entropy alloys(HEAs).We have performed displacement cascade simula...Molecular dynamics simulations were carried out to study the effect of chemical short-range order(CSRO)on the primary radiation damage in TiVTaNb high-entropy alloys(HEAs).We have performed displacement cascade simulations to explore the CSRO effect on the generation and evolution behaviors of irradiation defects.The results demonstrate that CSRO can suppress the formation of Frenkel pairs in TiVTaNb HEAs,with the suppression effect becoming more pronounced as the degree of CSRO increases.CSRO can change the types of interstitial defects generated during cascade collisions.Specifically,as the degree of CSRO increases,the proportion of Ti-related interstitials shows a marked enhancement,primarily evidenced by a significant rise in Ti–Ti dumbbells accompanied by a corresponding decrease in Ti–V dumbbells.CSRO exhibits negligible influence on defect clustering and the nucleation and evolution of dislocation loops.Regardless of CSRO conditions,TiVTaNb HEAs preserve exceptional radiation tolerance throughout the cascade damage process,suggesting that the intrinsic properties of this multi-principal element system dominate its radiation response.These findings provide fundamental insights into the CSRO effect on defect formation and evolution behaviors in HEAs,which may provide new design strategies for high-entropy alloys.展开更多
To overcome the limitations of traditional single-crystal X-ray diffraction(SCXRD)for microcrystalline materials and the peak-overlapping issue of powder X-ray diffraction(PXRD),this study employed cryogenic continuou...To overcome the limitations of traditional single-crystal X-ray diffraction(SCXRD)for microcrystalline materials and the peak-overlapping issue of powder X-ray diffraction(PXRD),this study employed cryogenic continuous rotation electron diffraction(cryo-cRED)with a low-dose strategy to determine the crystal structure of CL30,a novel silicogermanate framework.It is confirmed that CL30 crystallizes in the C2/m space group and has layered topology composed of discontinuous zigzag chains connected by double four-membered ring(d4r)units,with fluoride anions(F^(-))occluded in the d4r units.In CL30,charge balance involves organic structure-directing agent(OSDA)cations,occluded F^(-),and terminal oxygen sites whose protonation state cannot be established from the present three dimensional(3D)ED data.F^(-)encapsulated in the d4r units contributes to charge compensation as the counter-anion to OSDA cations,rather than only balancing the framework charge.Although the refinement indices(R_(1)=0.29,wR_(2)=0.71)exceeded typical small-molecule crystallography standards,the structural model remained highly reliable,as supported by geometric restraints and validation.In electron diffraction,elevated R_(1) values are commonly attributed to the intrinsic factors of the technique,such as dynamic scattering,detector noise from scintillator-based detectors,and TEM stage instability(large spheres of confusion).This study introduces a new structural prototype to the silicogermanate family and establishes a feasible workflow for determining the structures of radiation-sensitive microcrystalline porous materials.展开更多
Auroral kilometric radiation(AKR),a fundamental plasma emission in Earth's magnetosphere,exhibits three characteristic modes:the right-handed extraordinary(R-X),left-handed ordinary(L-O)and left-handed extraordina...Auroral kilometric radiation(AKR),a fundamental plasma emission in Earth's magnetosphere,exhibits three characteristic modes:the right-handed extraordinary(R-X),left-handed ordinary(L-O)and left-handed extraordinary(L-X)modes.The role of AKR in magnetosphere−ionosphere−atmosphere coupling depends sensitively on its wave mode.While previous studies have primarily focused on the dominant R-X mode,we present the first systematic identification of all three modes using a practical polarization analysis method based on Arase satellite observations.This method employs a spin-axis-relative Ratio:when the satellite's spin axis aligns with the background magnetic field,a positive(negative)Ratio indicates the right-handed(left-handed)polarization,with reversal under anti-parallel conditions.Combined polarization-frequency analysis reveals that R-X,L-O,and L-X modes can exist in both dayside and nightside regions,with power spectral densities up to 10^(-6)mV^(2)m^(-2)Hz^(-1).This study resolves long-standing ambiguities in AKR mode classification and has implications for understanding AKR-induced electron dynamics.展开更多
This study proposes a novel forecasting framework that simultaneously captures the strong periodicity and irregular meteorological fluctuations inherent in solar radiation time series.Existing approaches typically def...This study proposes a novel forecasting framework that simultaneously captures the strong periodicity and irregular meteorological fluctuations inherent in solar radiation time series.Existing approaches typically define inter-regional correlations using either simple correlation coefficients or distance-based measures when applying spatio-temporal graph neural networks(STGNNs).However,such definitions are prone to generating spurious correlations due to the dominance of periodic structures.To address this limitation,we adopt the Elastic-Band Transform(EBT)to decompose solar radiation into periodic and amplitude-modulated components,which are then modeled independently with separate graph neural networks.The periodic component,characterized by strong nationwide correlations,is learned with a relatively simple architecture,whereas the amplitude-modulated component is modeled with more complex STGNNs that capture climatological similarities between regions.The predictions from the two components are subsequently recombined to yield final forecasts that integrate both periodic patterns and aperiodic variability.The proposed framework is validated with multiple STGNN architectures,and experimental results demonstrate improved predictive accuracy and interpretability compared to conventional methods.展开更多
The International Radiation Commission held its quadrennial International Radiation Symposium(IRS) in Hangzhou,China, from 17-21 June 2024. A lively meeting of 276 scientists from 18 countries occurred at the Zhejiang...The International Radiation Commission held its quadrennial International Radiation Symposium(IRS) in Hangzhou,China, from 17-21 June 2024. A lively meeting of 276 scientists from 18 countries occurred at the Zhejiang Sanli New Century Grand Hotel. There were ten oral and two poster sessions covering a wide range of topics, from radiative transfer theory and modeling to particle radiative properties, solar UV radiation, and ground-based measurements. This summary is not an exhaustive overview but rather a broad sample of the many talks delivered at IRS.展开更多
This study investigates the distinct impacts of eastern Pacific(EP)and central Pacific(CP)El Niño events on winter shortwave solar radiation(SSR)in southern China,revealing different spatial distributions and und...This study investigates the distinct impacts of eastern Pacific(EP)and central Pacific(CP)El Niño events on winter shortwave solar radiation(SSR)in southern China,revealing different spatial distributions and underlying mechanisms.The results show that,during the developing winter of EP El Niño,significant SSR reductions occur in southwestern China and the east coast of southern China due to a strong,zonally extended Northwest Pacific anticyclone that transports moisture from the tropical Northwest Pacific and North Indian Ocean,while the northeast of southern China experiences a weak increase in SSR.In contrast,during the developing winter of CP El Niño,SSR decreases in the east of southern China with a significant decrease in the lower basin of the Yangtze River but an increase in the west of southern China with a remarkable increase in eastern Yunnan.The pronounced east-west dipole pattern in SSR anomalies is driven by a meridionally elongated Northwest Pacific anticyclone,which enhances northward moisture transport to the east of southern China while leaving western areas drier.Further research reveals that distinct moisture anomalies during the developing winter of EP and CP events result in divergent SSR distributions across southern China,primarily through modulating the total cloud cover.These findings highlight the critical need to differentiate between El Niño types when predicting medium and long-term variability of radiation in southern China.展开更多
Radiological or nuclear accidents can lead to serious outcomes for individuals exposed to ionizing radiation,with health effects that are either acute or delayed,deterministic or stochastic,depending on the effective ...Radiological or nuclear accidents can lead to serious outcomes for individuals exposed to ionizing radiation,with health effects that are either acute or delayed,deterministic or stochastic,depending on the effective dose of exposure.Mechanistically,ionizing radiation can inflict damage either directly on DNA or through oxidative stress,which may trigger a cascade of damages to tissues and organs.The development of effective radiation medical countermeasures is an unmet need and should be a top priority in preparing for radiation emergencies.This paper aims to address the critical questions of whether current countermeasures are available,what additional measures are needed,and what actions can be taken to enhance the development of radiation medical countermeasures from a systematic perspective.展开更多
The response and performance of radiation detectors for accurate measurements and effective use for radiological safety in medical, industrial, and nuclear sectors are based on the optimal use, maintenance, repair and...The response and performance of radiation detectors for accurate measurements and effective use for radiological safety in medical, industrial, and nuclear sectors are based on the optimal use, maintenance, repair and calibration of radiation monitoring instruments in a secondary standard dosimetry laboratory. In Nigeria, the suboptimal performances of these instruments are attributed to inadequate maintenance practices, insufficient calibration, and limited awareness of proper equipment handling for optimal use. This study assesses the current practices related to the optimal use, maintenance, repair, and calibration of radiation detection equipment across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Using a cross-sectional survey approach, data were collected from Ninety (90) radiation monitoring equipment operators, Radiation Safety Officers, and frontline responders to evaluate their knowledge, awareness, and practices concerning equipment usage, operation, storage, handling, and calibration. The findings reveal significant gaps in knowledge of usage (trained is 43.2%, not trained is 56.8%) and inconsistencies in maintenance practices (as indicated by the regression analysis (β = 0.51, p < 0.01), particularly regarding specialized instruments such as the PackEye, Mobile Detection System (MDS), Radionuclide Identifinder (RID), and Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD). While there is high awareness of the need for regular calibration and handling training, the lack of standardized protocols and training alignment poses challenges to the effective use of these instruments. This study underscores the importance of comprehensive training programs, standardized maintenance protocols, and enhanced awareness initiatives to optimize the usage, performance and safety of radiation monitoring instruments in Nigeria.展开更多
Terahertz(THz)radiation possesses unique properties that make it a promising light source for applications in various fields,particularly spectroscopy and imaging.Ongoing research and development in THz technology has...Terahertz(THz)radiation possesses unique properties that make it a promising light source for applications in various fields,particularly spectroscopy and imaging.Ongoing research and development in THz technology has focused on developing or improving THz sources,detectors,and applications.At the PBP-CMU Electron Linac Laboratory(PCELL)of the Plasma and Beam Physics Research Facility in Chiang Mai University,high-intensity THz radiation has been generated in the form of coherent transition radiation(TR)and investigated since 2006 for electron beams with energies ranging from 8 to 12 MeV.In this study,we investigate and optimize the coherent TR arising from short electron bunches with energies ranging from 8 to 22 MeV using an upgraded linear-accelerator system with a higher radio-frequency(RF)power system.This radiation is then transported from the accelerator hall to the experimental room,in which the spectrometers are located.Electron-beam simulations are conducted to achieve short bunch lengths and small transverse beam sizes at the TR station.Radiation properties,including the radiation spectrum,angular distribution,and radiation polarization,are thoroughly investigated.The electron-bunch length is evaluated using the measuring system.The radiation-transport line is designed to achieve optimal frequency response and high transmission efficiency.A radiation-transmission efficiency of approximately 80-90%can be achieved with this designed system,along with a pulse energy ranging from 0.17 to 0.25μJ.The expected radiation spectral range covers up to 2 THz with a peak power of 0.5-1.25 MW.This coherent,broadband,and intense THz radiation will serve as a light source for THz spectroscopy and THz time-domain spectroscopy applications at the PCELL in the near future.展开更多
Nanoscale metal-based tunneling junction(MTJ)devices were fabricated using the electromigration method,and their electrical properties were studied after exposure toγ-andβ-radiation.Irradiation caused the set thresh...Nanoscale metal-based tunneling junction(MTJ)devices were fabricated using the electromigration method,and their electrical properties were studied after exposure toγ-andβ-radiation.Irradiation caused the set threshold voltage(V_(set))of the MTJ devices to increase,leading to a transition from a low-resistance state(LRS)to a high-resistance state(HRS).This shift in V_(set)was due to atom displacement from high-energy electrons excited byγ-andβ-radiation.Unlike semiconductor devices,MTJ devices showed resilience to permanent damage and could be restored in-situ through multiple I-V(I is the drain current;V is the drain voltage)sweeps with appropriate configurations.This ability to recover suggests that MTJ devices have promising potential under irradiation.The reparability of irradiated MTJ devices is closely related to nothing-on-insulator(NOI)their structure,providing insights for other NOI and metal-based micro-nanoscale devices.展开更多
Outcomes in patients with gastric cancer in the United States remain disappointing, with a five-year overall survival rate of approximately 23%. Given high rates of local-regional control following surgery, a strong r...Outcomes in patients with gastric cancer in the United States remain disappointing, with a five-year overall survival rate of approximately 23%. Given high rates of local-regional control following surgery, a strong rationale exists for the use of adjuvant radiation therapy. Randomized trials have shown superior local control with adjuvant radiotherapy and improved overall survival with adjuvant chemoradiation. The benefit of adjuvant chemoradiation in patients who have undergone D2 lymph node dissection by an experienced surgeon is not known, and the benefit of adjuvant radiation therapy in addition to adjuvant chemotherapy continues to be defined. In unresectable disease, chemoradiation allows long-term survival in a small number of patients and provides effective palliation. Most trials show a benefit to combined modality therapy compared to chemotherapy or radiation therapy alone. The use of pre-operative, intra-operative, 3D conformal, and intensity modulated radiation therapy in gastric cancer is promising but requires further study. The current article reviews the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of resectable and unresectable gastric carcinoma, focusing on current recommendations in the United States.展开更多
Bone marrow serves as the life-long home for hemato-poietic stem cells(HSCs)and is the most radio-sensitive organ^([1]).Acute ionizing radiation exceeding 1 Gray(Gy)causes severe damage in bone marrow while no effecti...Bone marrow serves as the life-long home for hemato-poietic stem cells(HSCs)and is the most radio-sensitive organ^([1]).Acute ionizing radiation exceeding 1 Gray(Gy)causes severe damage in bone marrow while no effective drug has been approved in clinical.In a recent work pub-lished in MedComm,Gao and her team reported,for the first time,cannabidiol(CBD)as an outstanding radioprotection agent targeting acute radiation-induced hematopoietic injury^([2]).Within two weeks post radiation,CBD can pro-mote the stemness of hematopoietic stem cells to a regular level.Using single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)and functional assay,the authors decoded molecular changes underlying radiation-induced damage and CBD-induced recovery in HSCs.展开更多
文摘The International Radiation Symposium(IRS) is a quadrennial symposium of the International Radiation Commission(IRC), one of the 11 commissions under the International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences(IAMAS).The role of the IRC is to promote fundamental research in atmospheric radiation and its applications to practical problems.
基金supported by Science Challenge Project Nos.TZ2025013,TZ2018005,and TZ2018001the National Nature Science Foundation(NSFC)of China under Grant Nos.12335015,12375238,and 12374261National Safety Academic Fund(NSAF)Grant No.U2430206.
文摘Low-density non–local-thermodynamic-equilibrium plasmas in intense radiation fields occur widely in inertial confinement fusion and astrophysics. Understanding the X-ray spectrum and the atomic kinetics of such plasmas is therefore of great importance. However, the creation of uniform-density nonequilibrium plasmas in intense radiation fields in the laboratory and the measurement of their spectra with high resolution are challenging tasks. Here, we present a new method to produce such a uniform aluminum plasma and explore photon-induced kinetics and relevant atomic physics by measuring its spectrum. It is observed that in the presence of an external radiation field, the satellites q, r and a–d of the He-α resonance line are greatly enhanced compared with the satellites j, k, l. Analysis of atomic kinetics reveals that this effect of intense radiation is due to competition between the photoexcitation and autoionization processes. With this effect taken into account,simulated spectra are able to reproduce the measured spectra quite well.
基金supported by the IITP(Institute for Information&Communications Technology Planning&Evaluation)under the ITRC(Information Technology Research Center)support program(IITP-2025-RS-2024-00438288)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)+1 种基金National Research Council of Science&Technology(NST)grant by the MSIT(Aerospace Semiconductor Strategy Research Project No.GTL25051-000)supported by the IC Design Education Center(IDEC),Korea。
文摘This work presents a systematic analysis of proton-induced total ionizing dose(TID)effects in 1.2 k V silicon carbide(SiC)power devices with various edge termination structures.Three edge terminations including ring-assisted junction termination extension(RA-JTE),multiple floating zone JTE(MFZ-JTE),and field limiting rings(FLR)were fabricated and irradiated with45 Me V protons at fluences ranging from 1×10^(12) to 1×10^(14) cm^(-2).Experimental results,supported by TCAD simulations,show that the RA-JTE structure maintained stable breakdown performance with less than 1%variation due to its effective electric field redistribution by multiple P+rings.In contrast,MFZ-JTE and FLR exhibit breakdown voltage shifts of 6.1%and 15.2%,respectively,under the highest fluence.These results demonstrate the superior radiation tolerance of the RA-JTE structure under TID conditions and provide practical design guidance for radiation-hardened Si C power devices in space and other highradiation environments.
基金supported by the Ministry of Education-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the project number 0038-1446-S.
文摘Tangent hyperbolic fluids characterized by shear-thinning behavior,are widely utilized in diverse industrial and scientific fields such as polymer engineering,inkjet printing,biofluids modeling,thermal insulation materials,and chemical manufacturing.Additionally,double-diffusive convection involving simultaneous heat and mass transfer driven by temperature and concentration gradients plays a critical role in many natural and industrial systems,including oceanic circulation,geothermal energy extraction,crystal solidification,alloy formation,and enhanced oil recovery.The current work examines the peristaltic transport of a tangent hyperbolic nanofluid under the concurrent effects of thermal radiation,electroosmotic forces,slip boundary conditions,and double diffusion.The governing nonlinear equations are numerically solved using Mathematica’s NDSolve command after being simplified under the presumptions of a long wavelength,a low Reynolds number,and Debye-Huckel linearization.The analysis reveals that a rise in the velocity slip parameter decreases the core fluid velocity but increases it closer to channel walls,while increased solutal Grashof number and electroosmotic parameter result in non-uniform velocity distributions,reducing the flow towards the left wall and increasing it towards the right.The pressure gradient increases with higher electroosmotic effects and Helmholtz-Smoluchowski velocity,but decreases under more intense thermal radiation and increased Prandtl number.The magnetic field increases pressure in the retrograde area and moves the enhanced zone towards the right wall,emphasizing increased flow resistance.Also,the trapping effects intensify with increasing solutal Grashof number and Helmholtz-Smoluchowski velocity,providing better particle transport and mixing in microfluidic devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11905102)Hunan Provincial Postgraduate Research and Innovation Project(No.QL20230234)。
文摘In this study,the mechanism and characteristics of the responseαparticles and the damage caused by them in CMOS active pixel(APS)sensors were investigated.A detection and compensation algorithm for dead pixels caused byαparticle ionizing radiation was proposed,and the effects of dead-pixel compensation algorithms were compared and analyzed under different parameter conditions.The experimental results show thatαparticle response signal has highest accuracy at 9 dB gain,with an obvious“target-ring”distribution.With increasing cumulative dose,the CMOS APS pedestal tends to saturation while dead pixels continue increasing.Though some pixel damage recovers through natural annealing,the dead-to-noise ratio increases with irradiation time,reaching 32.54%after 72 h.A hierarchical clustering dead-pixel detection method is proposed,categorizing pixels into two types:those within and outside the response event.A classification compensation strategy combining mean and majority filtering is proposed.This compensation algorithm can address dead-pixel interference without affectingαparticle radiation response data.When iterated multiple times and with integration time exceeding 6.31 ms,the number of dead pixels can be effectively reduced.
基金supported by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning(KETEP)and the Ministry of Trade,Industry&Energy(MOTIE)of the Republic of Korea(No.RS-2025-02315209).
文摘There is a need for accurate prediction of heat and mass transfer in aerodynamically designed,non-Newtonian nanofluids across aerodynamically designed,high-flux biomedical micro-devices for thermal management and reactive coating processes,but existing work is not uncharacteristically remiss regarding viscoelasticity,radiative heating,viscous dissipation,and homogeneous–heterogeneous reactions within a single scheme that is calibrated.This research investigates the flow of Williamson nanofluid across a dynamically wedged surface under conditions that include viscous dissipation,thermal radiation,and homogeneous-heterogeneous reactions.The paper develops a detailed mathematical approach that utilizes boundary layers to transform partial differential equations into ordinary differential equations using similarity transformations.RK4 is the technique for gaining numerical solutions,but with the addition of ANNs,there is an improvement in prediction accuracy and computational efficiency.The study investigates the influence of wedge angle parameter,along with Weissenberg number,thermal radiation parameter and Brownian motion parameter,and Schmidt number,on velocity distribution,temperature distribution,and concentra-tion distribution.Enhanced Weissenberg numbers enhance viscoelastic responses that modify velocity patterns,but radiation parameters and thermophoresis have key impacts on thermal transfer phenomena.This research develops findings that are of enormous application in aerospace,biomedical(artificial hearts and drug delivery),and industrial cooling technology applications.New findings on non-Newtonian nanofluids under full flow systems are included in this work to enhance heat transfer methods in novel fluid-based systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42230610 and U2442213)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.2022069)。
文摘The Tibetan Plateau(TP),characterized by its elevated topography,plays a crucial role in regional environmental and climate dynamics,where the understanding of radiation energy budgets is essential.However,accurately estimating the spatiotemporal variations of radiation budget components and surface albedo across the diverse landscapes of the TP remains a significant challenge for the scientific community.To address this issue,numerous atmospheric experiments and research initiatives have been conducted since the 1960s,focusing on quantitatively assessing the spatial distribution and temporal variations of radiation fluxes through both observational data and remote sensing techniques.This paper systematically reviews the key advancements in radiation energy studies over the past 35 years,with a particular focus on measurements derived from tens of radiation flux stations and satellite observations across the TP.Additionally,the development of parameterization schemes in topographical effects on radiation fluxes is also summarized.Finally,the paper discusses potential future research directions in this field.
基金National Key Scientific Instrument and Equipment Development Project under Grant No.61827801the open research fund of State Key Laboratory of Integrated Services Networks,No.ISN22-11+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,No.BK20211182open research fund of National Mobile Communications Research Laboratory,Southeast University,No.2022D04。
文摘Spectrum map construction,which is crucial in cognitive radio(CR)system,visualizes the invisible space of the electromagnetic spectrum for spectrum-resource management and allocation.Traditional reconstruction methods are generally for twodimensional(2D)spectrum map and driven by abundant sampling data.In this paper,we propose a data-model-knowledge-driven reconstruction scheme to construct the three-dimensional(3D)spectrum map under multi-radiation source scenarios.We firstly design a maximum and minimum path loss difference(MMPLD)clustering algorithm to detect the number of radiation sources in a 3D space.Then,we develop a joint location-power estimation method based on the heuristic population evolutionary optimization algorithm.Considering the variation of electromagnetic environment,we self-learn the path loss(PL)model based on the sampling data.Finally,the 3D spectrum is reconstructed according to the self-learned PL model and the extracted knowledge of radiation sources.Simulations show that the proposed 3D spectrum map reconstruction scheme not only has splendid adaptability to the environment,but also achieves high spectrum construction accuracy even when the sampling rate is very low.
基金Project supported by the Youth Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12405324)the CNNC Science Fund for Talented Young Scholars(Grant No.24940)the CNNC Basic Science Fund(Grant No.24851)。
文摘Molecular dynamics simulations were carried out to study the effect of chemical short-range order(CSRO)on the primary radiation damage in TiVTaNb high-entropy alloys(HEAs).We have performed displacement cascade simulations to explore the CSRO effect on the generation and evolution behaviors of irradiation defects.The results demonstrate that CSRO can suppress the formation of Frenkel pairs in TiVTaNb HEAs,with the suppression effect becoming more pronounced as the degree of CSRO increases.CSRO can change the types of interstitial defects generated during cascade collisions.Specifically,as the degree of CSRO increases,the proportion of Ti-related interstitials shows a marked enhancement,primarily evidenced by a significant rise in Ti–Ti dumbbells accompanied by a corresponding decrease in Ti–V dumbbells.CSRO exhibits negligible influence on defect clustering and the nucleation and evolution of dislocation loops.Regardless of CSRO conditions,TiVTaNb HEAs preserve exceptional radiation tolerance throughout the cascade damage process,suggesting that the intrinsic properties of this multi-principal element system dominate its radiation response.These findings provide fundamental insights into the CSRO effect on defect formation and evolution behaviors in HEAs,which may provide new design strategies for high-entropy alloys.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.12374021)Beijing Natural Science Foundation (Grant No.1252031)。
文摘To overcome the limitations of traditional single-crystal X-ray diffraction(SCXRD)for microcrystalline materials and the peak-overlapping issue of powder X-ray diffraction(PXRD),this study employed cryogenic continuous rotation electron diffraction(cryo-cRED)with a low-dose strategy to determine the crystal structure of CL30,a novel silicogermanate framework.It is confirmed that CL30 crystallizes in the C2/m space group and has layered topology composed of discontinuous zigzag chains connected by double four-membered ring(d4r)units,with fluoride anions(F^(-))occluded in the d4r units.In CL30,charge balance involves organic structure-directing agent(OSDA)cations,occluded F^(-),and terminal oxygen sites whose protonation state cannot be established from the present three dimensional(3D)ED data.F^(-)encapsulated in the d4r units contributes to charge compensation as the counter-anion to OSDA cations,rather than only balancing the framework charge.Although the refinement indices(R_(1)=0.29,wR_(2)=0.71)exceeded typical small-molecule crystallography standards,the structural model remained highly reliable,as supported by geometric restraints and validation.In electron diffraction,elevated R_(1) values are commonly attributed to the intrinsic factors of the technique,such as dynamic scattering,detector noise from scintillator-based detectors,and TEM stage instability(large spheres of confusion).This study introduces a new structural prototype to the silicogermanate family and establishes a feasible workflow for determining the structures of radiation-sensitive microcrystalline porous materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants 42374215,42230209,42374199,42304183,42422406,42174185,72061147004 and 72342001)the Science and Technology Development Fund,Macao SAR(File no.0042/2024/RIA1 and 0008/2024/AKP)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(Grant 2023JJ20038)the Research Project of Science and Technology of Hunan Province(2025JJ10009,2022RC4025,2025QK1004,2023JJ50312,2023JJ50010 and 2024RC9012).
文摘Auroral kilometric radiation(AKR),a fundamental plasma emission in Earth's magnetosphere,exhibits three characteristic modes:the right-handed extraordinary(R-X),left-handed ordinary(L-O)and left-handed extraordinary(L-X)modes.The role of AKR in magnetosphere−ionosphere−atmosphere coupling depends sensitively on its wave mode.While previous studies have primarily focused on the dominant R-X mode,we present the first systematic identification of all three modes using a practical polarization analysis method based on Arase satellite observations.This method employs a spin-axis-relative Ratio:when the satellite's spin axis aligns with the background magnetic field,a positive(negative)Ratio indicates the right-handed(left-handed)polarization,with reversal under anti-parallel conditions.Combined polarization-frequency analysis reveals that R-X,L-O,and L-X modes can exist in both dayside and nightside regions,with power spectral densities up to 10^(-6)mV^(2)m^(-2)Hz^(-1).This study resolves long-standing ambiguities in AKR mode classification and has implications for understanding AKR-induced electron dynamics.
基金supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education(RS-2023-00249743).
文摘This study proposes a novel forecasting framework that simultaneously captures the strong periodicity and irregular meteorological fluctuations inherent in solar radiation time series.Existing approaches typically define inter-regional correlations using either simple correlation coefficients or distance-based measures when applying spatio-temporal graph neural networks(STGNNs).However,such definitions are prone to generating spurious correlations due to the dominance of periodic structures.To address this limitation,we adopt the Elastic-Band Transform(EBT)to decompose solar radiation into periodic and amplitude-modulated components,which are then modeled independently with separate graph neural networks.The periodic component,characterized by strong nationwide correlations,is learned with a relatively simple architecture,whereas the amplitude-modulated component is modeled with more complex STGNNs that capture climatological similarities between regions.The predictions from the two components are subsequently recombined to yield final forecasts that integrate both periodic patterns and aperiodic variability.The proposed framework is validated with multiple STGNN architectures,and experimental results demonstrate improved predictive accuracy and interpretability compared to conventional methods.
文摘The International Radiation Commission held its quadrennial International Radiation Symposium(IRS) in Hangzhou,China, from 17-21 June 2024. A lively meeting of 276 scientists from 18 countries occurred at the Zhejiang Sanli New Century Grand Hotel. There were ten oral and two poster sessions covering a wide range of topics, from radiative transfer theory and modeling to particle radiative properties, solar UV radiation, and ground-based measurements. This summary is not an exhaustive overview but rather a broad sample of the many talks delivered at IRS.
基金funded by a Project from China Southern Power Grid Company Ltd.(Nos.ZBKJXM20232481 and ZBKJXM20232482)。
文摘This study investigates the distinct impacts of eastern Pacific(EP)and central Pacific(CP)El Niño events on winter shortwave solar radiation(SSR)in southern China,revealing different spatial distributions and underlying mechanisms.The results show that,during the developing winter of EP El Niño,significant SSR reductions occur in southwestern China and the east coast of southern China due to a strong,zonally extended Northwest Pacific anticyclone that transports moisture from the tropical Northwest Pacific and North Indian Ocean,while the northeast of southern China experiences a weak increase in SSR.In contrast,during the developing winter of CP El Niño,SSR decreases in the east of southern China with a significant decrease in the lower basin of the Yangtze River but an increase in the west of southern China with a remarkable increase in eastern Yunnan.The pronounced east-west dipole pattern in SSR anomalies is driven by a meridionally elongated Northwest Pacific anticyclone,which enhances northward moisture transport to the east of southern China while leaving western areas drier.Further research reveals that distinct moisture anomalies during the developing winter of EP and CP events result in divergent SSR distributions across southern China,primarily through modulating the total cloud cover.These findings highlight the critical need to differentiate between El Niño types when predicting medium and long-term variability of radiation in southern China.
基金Beijing Nova Program,Grant/Award Number:20220484086。
文摘Radiological or nuclear accidents can lead to serious outcomes for individuals exposed to ionizing radiation,with health effects that are either acute or delayed,deterministic or stochastic,depending on the effective dose of exposure.Mechanistically,ionizing radiation can inflict damage either directly on DNA or through oxidative stress,which may trigger a cascade of damages to tissues and organs.The development of effective radiation medical countermeasures is an unmet need and should be a top priority in preparing for radiation emergencies.This paper aims to address the critical questions of whether current countermeasures are available,what additional measures are needed,and what actions can be taken to enhance the development of radiation medical countermeasures from a systematic perspective.
文摘The response and performance of radiation detectors for accurate measurements and effective use for radiological safety in medical, industrial, and nuclear sectors are based on the optimal use, maintenance, repair and calibration of radiation monitoring instruments in a secondary standard dosimetry laboratory. In Nigeria, the suboptimal performances of these instruments are attributed to inadequate maintenance practices, insufficient calibration, and limited awareness of proper equipment handling for optimal use. This study assesses the current practices related to the optimal use, maintenance, repair, and calibration of radiation detection equipment across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Using a cross-sectional survey approach, data were collected from Ninety (90) radiation monitoring equipment operators, Radiation Safety Officers, and frontline responders to evaluate their knowledge, awareness, and practices concerning equipment usage, operation, storage, handling, and calibration. The findings reveal significant gaps in knowledge of usage (trained is 43.2%, not trained is 56.8%) and inconsistencies in maintenance practices (as indicated by the regression analysis (β = 0.51, p < 0.01), particularly regarding specialized instruments such as the PackEye, Mobile Detection System (MDS), Radionuclide Identifinder (RID), and Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD). While there is high awareness of the need for regular calibration and handling training, the lack of standardized protocols and training alignment poses challenges to the effective use of these instruments. This study underscores the importance of comprehensive training programs, standardized maintenance protocols, and enhanced awareness initiatives to optimize the usage, performance and safety of radiation monitoring instruments in Nigeria.
基金supported by the National Research Council of Thailand(No.NRCT-5-RSA63004-16)Chiang Mai University.S.Pakluea acknowledges scholarship support from the Science Achievement Scholarship of Thailand(SAST).
文摘Terahertz(THz)radiation possesses unique properties that make it a promising light source for applications in various fields,particularly spectroscopy and imaging.Ongoing research and development in THz technology has focused on developing or improving THz sources,detectors,and applications.At the PBP-CMU Electron Linac Laboratory(PCELL)of the Plasma and Beam Physics Research Facility in Chiang Mai University,high-intensity THz radiation has been generated in the form of coherent transition radiation(TR)and investigated since 2006 for electron beams with energies ranging from 8 to 12 MeV.In this study,we investigate and optimize the coherent TR arising from short electron bunches with energies ranging from 8 to 22 MeV using an upgraded linear-accelerator system with a higher radio-frequency(RF)power system.This radiation is then transported from the accelerator hall to the experimental room,in which the spectrometers are located.Electron-beam simulations are conducted to achieve short bunch lengths and small transverse beam sizes at the TR station.Radiation properties,including the radiation spectrum,angular distribution,and radiation polarization,are thoroughly investigated.The electron-bunch length is evaluated using the measuring system.The radiation-transport line is designed to achieve optimal frequency response and high transmission efficiency.A radiation-transmission efficiency of approximately 80-90%can be achieved with this designed system,along with a pulse energy ranging from 0.17 to 0.25μJ.The expected radiation spectral range covers up to 2 THz with a peak power of 0.5-1.25 MW.This coherent,broadband,and intense THz radiation will serve as a light source for THz spectroscopy and THz time-domain spectroscopy applications at the PCELL in the near future.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.T2293703,T2293700)the Instrumental Analysis Fund of Peking University,China(No.KF-2305-07).
文摘Nanoscale metal-based tunneling junction(MTJ)devices were fabricated using the electromigration method,and their electrical properties were studied after exposure toγ-andβ-radiation.Irradiation caused the set threshold voltage(V_(set))of the MTJ devices to increase,leading to a transition from a low-resistance state(LRS)to a high-resistance state(HRS).This shift in V_(set)was due to atom displacement from high-energy electrons excited byγ-andβ-radiation.Unlike semiconductor devices,MTJ devices showed resilience to permanent damage and could be restored in-situ through multiple I-V(I is the drain current;V is the drain voltage)sweeps with appropriate configurations.This ability to recover suggests that MTJ devices have promising potential under irradiation.The reparability of irradiated MTJ devices is closely related to nothing-on-insulator(NOI)their structure,providing insights for other NOI and metal-based micro-nanoscale devices.
文摘Outcomes in patients with gastric cancer in the United States remain disappointing, with a five-year overall survival rate of approximately 23%. Given high rates of local-regional control following surgery, a strong rationale exists for the use of adjuvant radiation therapy. Randomized trials have shown superior local control with adjuvant radiotherapy and improved overall survival with adjuvant chemoradiation. The benefit of adjuvant chemoradiation in patients who have undergone D2 lymph node dissection by an experienced surgeon is not known, and the benefit of adjuvant radiation therapy in addition to adjuvant chemotherapy continues to be defined. In unresectable disease, chemoradiation allows long-term survival in a small number of patients and provides effective palliation. Most trials show a benefit to combined modality therapy compared to chemotherapy or radiation therapy alone. The use of pre-operative, intra-operative, 3D conformal, and intensity modulated radiation therapy in gastric cancer is promising but requires further study. The current article reviews the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of resectable and unresectable gastric carcinoma, focusing on current recommendations in the United States.
文摘Bone marrow serves as the life-long home for hemato-poietic stem cells(HSCs)and is the most radio-sensitive organ^([1]).Acute ionizing radiation exceeding 1 Gray(Gy)causes severe damage in bone marrow while no effective drug has been approved in clinical.In a recent work pub-lished in MedComm,Gao and her team reported,for the first time,cannabidiol(CBD)as an outstanding radioprotection agent targeting acute radiation-induced hematopoietic injury^([2]).Within two weeks post radiation,CBD can pro-mote the stemness of hematopoietic stem cells to a regular level.Using single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)and functional assay,the authors decoded molecular changes underlying radiation-induced damage and CBD-induced recovery in HSCs.
