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High-resolution neutron spectrum regulation for promoting transuranic isotope production

Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University proposed a method for neutron spectrum regulation to enhance the irradiation production efficiency of transuranium isotopes. The new method achieves efficient and precise neutron spectrum optimization, maximizing the production of transuranic isotopes.

SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 7, 2025

Lighting the way: how activated gold reveals drug movement in the body

Researchers at Waseda University develop a new imaging technique that uses neutron activation to transform gold nanoparticles into radioisotopes, enabling long-term tracking of their movement in the body. This breakthrough could lead to more effective cancer treatments and precision monitoring of drug distribution.

SourceWaseda University·JournalApplied Physics Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 12, 2025
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Aging reactors need a concrete solution

Researchers from the University of Tokyo have verified the impact of neutron radiation on concrete expansion, finding a 'flux effect' that reduces degradation. This discovery may allow nuclear power plants to operate more safely over longer periods.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalJournal of Nuclear Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 30, 2025

Building the materials for the next generation of nuclear reactor

Three Ph.D. students and a postdoctoral researcher from Texas A&M are working on RTE projects to create new materials for future nuclear reactors. They are using the Texas A&M Accelerator Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory to irradiate material, creating voids that can help understand swelling in nuclear reactors.

SourceTexas A&M University·DateNov 4, 2024
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Key mechanism in nuclear reaction dynamics promises advances in nuclear physics

Researchers have made significant progress in understanding the one-neutron stripping process in lithium-6 and bismuth-209 reactions. The study reveals that this process yields results comparable to fusion reactions, especially at energy regions near nuclear barriers.

SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 18, 2024

Kerr-enhanced optical spring for next-generation gravitational wave detectors

Researchers developed a Kerr-enhanced optical spring to boost the sensitivity of next-generation gravitational wave detectors. The new design successfully amplifies signals without increasing intracavity power, opening up new avenues for unraveling the universe's mysteries.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 5, 2024
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Bromide ions cause ripples in semiclathrate hydrates

A recent study published in Applied Physics Letters reveals the dynamics of water molecules in tetra-n-butylammonium bromide semiclathrate hydrate using quasi-elastic neutron scattering. The research found that water molecules rapidly reorient, and their motion is consistent with breaking hydrogen bonds.

SourceOsaka University·JournalApplied Physics Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 26, 2023

Powering neutron science

Researchers at Osaka University developed a laser-driven neutron source, enabling extremely rapid elemental analysis. The study found that increasing laser intensity yields neutrons proportional to the fourth power, allowing for faster identification of elements in samples.

SourceOsaka University·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 31, 2023
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Nuclear radiation used to transmit digital data wirelessly

Researchers at Lancaster University successfully transferred digitally encoded information wirelessly using nuclear radiation, achieving 100% successful transmission tests. This novel approach uses fast neutrons, which can penetrate materials like metals, making it ideal for safety-critical scenarios and emergency rescue operations.

SourceLancaster University·JournalNuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A Accelerators Spectrometers Detectors and Associated Equipment·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 10, 2021

Lasers light up neutron generation for radiography

Researchers from Osaka University have developed a laser-driven neutron source that can generate fast neutrons in short bursts, enabling rapid imaging. The technique was used to detect hazardous substances in batteries and images materials like boron carbide.

SourceOsaka University·JournalApplied Physics Express·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 15, 2021
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New diagnostic imaging techniques deemed safe in simulations

Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have found that gamma and neutron imaging are safe for use in diagnostics, delivering radiation doses comparable to conventional medical imaging. The study aims to develop new imaging technologies to detect disease in its earliest stages.

SourceDuke University Medical Center·JournalMedical Physics·DateJun 4, 2014

Is an earthquake behind the Shroud of Turin image?

Researchers propose that a 33 A.D. Old Jerusalem earthquake triggered neutron radiation, causing the Shroud's distinctive image and potentially leading to incorrect radiocarbon dating results. The theory is based on piezonuclear fission reactions and suggests that neutron emissions from earthquakes could have imprinted the image onto t...

SourceSpringer·JournalMeccanica·DateFeb 11, 2014

Digging In And Taking Cover

Scientists discuss ways to use lightweight materials like hydrogen, boron, and lithium for radiation shielding. Researchers also explore using composites and polyamide binders for efficient protection against space radiation.

SourceNASA/Marshall Space Flight Center--Space Sciences Laboratory·DateJul 20, 1998
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