The popularity of the pair distribution function (PDF) analysis of X-ray total scattering data has steadily grown as access to ex situ synchrotron data has expanded. Due to the broadening of the PDF user community, there is a growing demand for softw...
Plastically deformed low-carbon steel has been analyzed by nondestructive three-dimensional orientation and strain mapping using scanning three-dimensional X-ray diffraction microscopy (S3DXRD). However, the application of S3DXRD is limited to single...
Recently, nondestructive evaluation of the stresses localized in grains was achieved for plastically deformed low-carbon steel using scanning three-dimensional X-ray diffraction (S3DXRD) microscopy with a conical slit. However, applicable metals and...
Diagnostic analyses on a contemporary painting on canvas were performed with X-ray fluorescence (XRF), multispectral imaging and scanning electron microscope/energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS). The results of each method provided complementary...
In this work, four artworks dating from the 19th century by Brazilian painters Firmino Monteiro, Henrique Bernardelli, and Eliseu Visconti were analyzed by MA-XRF. Pb-L, Fe-K, and Hg-L were the main elemental maps obtained in all paintings. In the ar...
The analytical microdosimetric function (AMF) implemented in the Monte Carlo code PHITS is a unique tool that bridges the gap between macro- and microscopic scales of radiation interactions, enabling accurate microdosimetric calculations over macrosc...
In this paper, the magnetic heating effect of the superconducting quarter-wave resonator (QWR) cavities is investigated, and the Q slopes of the superconducting cavities are measured with an increasing accelerating field. Bardeen–Cooper–S...
The existing experimental data for the
Most physicists are dissatisfied with the current explanation of quantum mechanics, and want to find a method to solve this problem. However, this problem has not been solved perfectly up to now. In this paper, annihilation-generation movement (AGM)...
Quantum correlations, especially time correlations, are crucial in ghost imaging for significantly reducing the background noise on the one hand while increasing the imaging resolution. Moreover, the time correlations serve as a critical reference, d...
In the presented work, a total of 60 bronze artefacts from the prehistoric settlement of Baley, Bulgaria were analyzed by means of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF). The archaeological finds were ex...
Bismuth sodium titanate (BNT) thin films were deposited on Pt/SiN substrates by Sol-Gel spin coating technique and annealed under O2 atmosphere. The microstructural, structural, and electrical properties of the obtained film were investigated. Electr...
Tensile deformation in situ neutron diffraction of an extruded AZ31 alloy was performed to validate conventional procedures and to develop new procedures for stress evaluation from lattice strains by diffraction measurements of HCP-structured magnesi...
In this study, L-threonine crystals (L-thr) containing Dy3+ ions (L-thrDy5 and L-thrDy10) with varying mass concentrations (5% and 10%) were successfully synthesized using a solvent slow evaporation method. The structural properties were characterize...
Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is a specialized cancer treatment that leverages the high absorption cross-section of boron for thermal neutrons. When boron captures neutrons, it undergoes a nuclear reaction that produces alpha particles and lit...
Colloidal quantum dots (QDs) have emerged as promising materials for the development of infrared photodetectors owing to their tunable band gaps, cost-effective manufacturing, and ease of processing. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of th...
The chemical composition and stoichiometry of vertically aligned arrays of nitrogen-doped multi-walled carbon nanotubes (N-CNTs) were studied by photoelectron spectroscopy using laboratory and synchrotron X-ray sources. We performed careful deconvolu...
The acquisition of elemental and chemical distribution images on the surface of cultural heritage objects has provided us new insights into our past. The techniques commonly employed, such as macroscopic X-ray fluorescence imaging (MA-XRF), in genera...
FLASH-radiotherapy (RT) presents great potential as an alternative to conventional radiotherapy methods in cancer treatment. In this paper, we focus on simulation studies for a linear particle accelerator injector design using the ASTRA code, which p...
Avoided level crossing muon spin resonance (ALC-
One technique for sintering green compacts and imparting the required qualities to meet the specific application requirements is spark plasma sintering (SPS). This study examines the effects of SPS parameters (sintering temperature and pressure, hold...
Photons with energy totaling more than 10 MeV provide efficient treatment for deeply seated tumors but interact with the nuclei of high-Z materials constituting a head of the linac. These interactions result in photoneutrons that deliver an additiona...
The Hellenic Naval Academy (HNA) reports the latest results from a medium-range, near-maritime, free-space laser-communications-testing facility, between the lighthouse of Psitalia Island and the academy’s laboratory building. The FSO link is e...
Polarisation analysis for neutron scattering experiments is a powerful tool suitable for a wide variety of studies, including soft-matter samples which have no bulk magnetic behaviour and/or a significant hydrogen content. Here, we describe a method...
This article explores the utilization of cathodic-arc deposition Cr-Al overlay coatings as oxidation protection for Ti-Al-Nb intermetallic alloys. The primary objective is to investigate PVD Al-Cr coatings deposited via cathodic-arc deposition withou...
The high-intensity and monochromatic radiation sources in the water window spectral range are desirable for many applications. One of the potential candidates of soft X-ray sources is polarization radiation produced by a charged particle passing thro...
The advance of laser-driven neutron sources (LDNSs) has enabled neutron resonance spectroscopy to be performed with a single shot of a laser. In this study, we describe a detection system of epithermal (∼eV) neutrons especially designed for neutr...
This article covers the overall design hardware choices for the prototyping activities for the DUCK (Detector system of Unusual Cosmic ray casKades). The primary goal of the DUCK system is to verify the existence of the unusual cosmic events reported...
High diffraction signal-to-background ratios (SBRs), the ratio of diffraction peak integrated intensity over its background intensity, are desirable for a neutron diffractometer to acquire good statistics for diffraction pattern measurements and subs...
Crystalline silver thin layers were obtained using high-energy pulsed laser ablation without the heating of the deposition substrate. The fluid Plateau–Rayleigh (PRI), Rayleigh–Taylor (RTI), and Richtmyer–Meshkov (RMI) instabilities...
Soft matter and biological materials are characterized by a complex morphology consisting of multiple structural levels that are either hierarchically organized or coexist over a length scale from a few Å up to the size of µm. For a struc...
A sample of 18 double-relief coins from different poleis of Magna Graecia and ancient Italy has been analysed using a handheld XRF spectrometer directly inside the Museo Provinciale Campano (Capua, Italy). The data analysis shows that (i) the main el...
The study of the chemical composition of historical glasses is widely used in archaeometry. The results of such analyses provide information on the probable date, place, and technological features of their production. Over time, a weathered layer may...
A diagnostic analysis of the painting depicting San Patroba che predica ai fedeli di Pozzuoli by Massimo Stanzione was carried out. The painting was completed in 1635–1637 to decorate the choir of the Cathedral of Saint Procolo in Pozzuoli (Nap...
The effects of electronic excitations on the ion sputtering of water ice are not well understood even though there is a clear dependence of the sputtering yield on the electronic stopping power of high-energy ions. Ion sputtering of amorphous water i...
Irradiation temperature (IT) dependence of the elongation efficiency of vanadium nanoparticles (NPs) in SiO2 was evaluated: The samples were irradiated with 120 MeV Ag9+ ions to a fluence of 1.0 × 1014 ions/cm2 each at ITs of 300, 433, 515, and...
The magnetron injection gun (MIG) is an essential component of the gyrotron traveling wave tube (gyro-TWT). Although the electron beam status influences the performance of the device, it cannot be measured directly in the experiment. An online evalua...
Neutrons are a powerful probe in material science with unique penetrating abilities. A major challenge stems from the fact that neutron optical devices are limited to refractive indices on the order of
Probabilistic fracture mechanics (PFM) is increasingly recognized as a viable approach for evaluating the structural integrity of nuclear components, such as piping, primarily affected by stress corrosion cracking (SCC). PFM analysis requires several...
Estimating lung volume capacity is crucial in clinical medicine, especially in disease diagnostics. However, the existing estimation methods are complex and expensive, which require experts to handle and consequently are more error-prone and time-con...
In this research, we investigated the influence of Mn2+ ions on the packing in stearic acid (SA) crystals through the use of Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The crystals investigated w...
The historical and cultural significance of artistic works and archaeological artifacts underscores the imperative use of non-destructive testing methods in cultural heritage objects. Analyzing pigments in artwork poses a specific analytical challeng...
Advances in accelerator technology have enabled the use of exotic and intense radioactive ion beams. Enhancements to tracking detectors are necessary to accommodate increased particle rates. Recent advancements in digital electronics have led to the...
This work presents the development of a macro X-ray fluorescence (MA-XRF) scanner system for in situ analysis of paintings. The instrument was developed to operate using continuous acquisitions, where the module with the X-ray tube and detector moves...
The interaction of pulsed lasers with matter involving nanomaterials as a pure target or thin layer deposited on a target initiates transient plasma, which shows strong enhancement in a spectral line emission. This domain of research has been explore...
For the first time, a mixture of PbTe and Pb- and Te-oxides coated with carbon, under electron beam irradiation (EBI), was transformed into quantum dots, nanocrystals, nanoparticles and grains of PbTe with a sintered appearance. A small portion of no...
Neutron beams, being electrically neutral and highly penetrating, offer unique advantages for the irradiation of biological species such as plants, seeds, and microorganisms. We comprehensively investigated the potential of neutron irradiation for in...
This study investigates the effects of 60 keV proton irradiation on BaTiO3-doped YBa2Cu3O7−δ (YBCO) films using masks with micron-scale holes to create controlled defect patterns aimed at enhancing superconducting properties. Contrary to...
Serial crystallography is a rapidly advancing experimental technology that has seen significant development in recent years. This technique enables the continuous delivery of a series of protein crystal samples to the X-ray beam, allowing for the col...
The interaction of ion beams with dielectric materials is an urgent problem, both from the point of view of practical application in ion implantation processes and for understanding the fundamental processes of charge compensation and the effective i...
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