The effects of neutron scattering by matrix hydrogen in geological samples were examined in order to accurately determine their chemical compositions by neutron-induced prompt gamma-ray analysis (PGA). Three different matrix materials including basaltic reference rock sample (JB-2) mixed with chemical reagents including H-containing ones were analyzed by using thermal and/or cold neutron-guide...

We report the preparation of neutron-activated xenon for the calibration of liquid xenon (LXe) detectors. Gamma rays from the decay of xenon metastable states, produced by fast neutron activation, were detected and their activities measured in a LXe scintillation detector. Following a five-day activation of natural xenon gas with a Cf (4× 10 n/s) source, the activities of two gamma ray lines at...

We report a fast neutron and gamma induced radiation dose and flux monitoring study during the nano-particle production at the proton beam irradiation facility. The monitoring results will be used for understanding of the activation of irradiated samples and the effect to the nano-particle production. A cylindrical shape of BC523A liquid scintillator was used for the fast neutron and gamma moni...

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In recent years substantial progress has been achieved in the field of Prompt Gamma-ray Activation Analysis (PGAA). The PGAA application also incorporates the use of short-lived activation analysis products. Recently, new precise k0 measurements for PGAA were performed at the Budapest Reactor. As part of an IAEA CRP, these data were combined with data from the Evaluated Nuclear Structure Data F...

BACKGROUND In the Golestan Cohort Study that was launched to investigate the causes of esophageal cancer, a complete biospecimen bank was established for storage of collected blood, urine, hair, and nail samples. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of nail samples as a biomarker of selected trace elements status. METHODS Thirty toenail samples were selected randomly from...