background: several landmine detection methods, based on nuclear techniques, have been suggested up to now. neutron-induced gamma emission, neutron and gamma attenuation, and fast neutron backscattering are the nuclear methods used for landmine detection. in this paper an optimized (safe and effective) moderating structure using an 241am-be neutron source for detecting landmines has been invest...

Introduction: Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is recommended to treat the glioblastoma tumor. It is well known that neuron beams are more effective treatment than photon beams to treat hypoxia tumors due to interaction of neutron with nucleus and production of heavy particles such as 7Li and alpha particle. In this study to evaluate the suitability of BNCT for treating of ...

The framework of the newly revised International Health Regulations is a key driver in the effort to strengthen global public health security. Unanimously agreed upon by the World Health Assembly on May 23, 2005, the regulations are the result of experience gained and lessons learned during the past 30 years. This global legal framework includes a commitment from the World Health Organization (...

Estimation of reservoir water saturation (Sw) is one of the main tasks in well logging. Many empirical equations are available, which are, more or less, based on Archie equation. The present study is an application of Radial Basis Function Neural Network (RBFNN) modeling for estimation of water saturation responses in a carbonate reservoir. Four conventional petrophysical logs (PLs) including D...

Introduction: In recent years, the use of neutrons has increased in various fields such as medicine and industry. One of the important applications of neutrons is in medical research. Neutrons have greater linear energy transfer than gamma rays and are considered more dangerous radiation. Hence, the detection and determination of neutron dose is a very important and vital issu...

The detailed reservoir characterization was examined for the Central Indus Basin (CIB), Pakistan, across Qadirpur Field Eocene rock units. Various petrophysical parameters were analyzed with integration of various cross-plots, complex water saturation, shale volume, effective porosity, total hydrocarbon neutron porosity and sonic concepts, gas effects, lithology. In total, 8–14% high 45–62% sat...

HOUSTON–The fundamental properties of gas shales make them virtually impossible to analyze with conventional core analysis methods or petrophysical models based on log data. This includes permeabilities in the tens to hundreds of nanoDarcies, low effective porosities (typically less than 10 percent), and high kerogen and clay contents. The tightness of the rock and the abundance of clay mineral...