Ionizing Radiation Signal Propagation, Measurement, and Simulation

A special issue of Signals (ISSN 2624-6120).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 972

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1. Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
2. Academy of Applied Studies Šabac, Šabac, Serbia
Interests: radioactivity; radiation detection; radiation; dosimetry; nuclear science; ionizing radiation; diagnostic radiology; radiation protection; material characterization

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Dear Colleagues,

Ionizing radiation plays a central role in a wide range of scientific, technological, and medical applications—ranging from nuclear instrumentation and radiation protection to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in medicine and accurate modeling, detection, and analysis of radiation signals. Signal propagation, measurement, and simulation enable us to better understand radiation–matter interactions and improve radiation-based technologies. The rapid progress in computational tools and sensor technologies has further broadened the possibilities of research and application in this field.

This Special Issue of Signals aims to highlight the importance of ionizing radiation research within the context of signal analysis, measurement methodologies, and simulation frameworks. It provides a platform for researchers and practitioners to present both original results and review articles on the propagation, measurement, and simulation of ionizing radiation signals. The scope aligns with the journal Signals by addressing advanced signal modeling, processing, and detection methods applied to radiation phenomena.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue of Signals, and we look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Predrag Kuzmanović
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Keywords

  • ionizing radiation
  • X-rays and gamma rays
  • signal propagation
  • radiation measurement
  • radiation detection
  • signal simulation
  • monte carlo modeling
  • nuclear instrumentation
  • medical imaging and dosimetry
  • radiation sensors and signal processing

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Study of the Effects of Radiation Exposure on the Parameters of Selected Silicon Photomultipliers
by Ian G. Bearden, Valentin Buchakchiev, Daniel Ivanov, Mira Gencheva, Venelin Kozhuharov and Yury A. Melikyan
Signals 2026, 7(3), 49; https://doi.org/10.3390/signals7030049 - 29 May 2026
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Silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) have become widely used as photodetectors in high-energy physics, nuclear physics, medical imaging, and space applications. In many of these fields, SiPMs are required to operate in high-radiation environments, which are notoriously problematic for silicon sensors. For this reason, it [...] Read more.
Silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) have become widely used as photodetectors in high-energy physics, nuclear physics, medical imaging, and space applications. In many of these fields, SiPMs are required to operate in high-radiation environments, which are notoriously problematic for silicon sensors. For this reason, it is essential to study the changes in their performance characteristics after exposure to radiation. In this study, a number of SiPM samples were exposed to non-uniform radiation at the CHARM facility at CERN. Half of the samples were operated above breakdown during the test, while others remained off. Intermittent measurements allowed for tracking the changes in I-V curves and signal shapes during the irradiation itself. The focus was on detecting differences in irradiation damage between the operational and non-operational SiPM samples. The I-V curves and signal shapes in both cases for three different types of SiPM are presented, and a comparison is made. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Ionizing Radiation Signal Propagation, Measurement, and Simulation)
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