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EE 303 Energy Systems and Power Electronics

Photovoltaic (PV) energy systems offer numerous benefits such as utilizing solar energy, being modular and low maintenance, and having a long lifespan. The Energy Payback Time (EPBT) is crucial for assessing sustainability, and advancements in material usage, efficiency, and manufacturing processes

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Innovative Approach to Radioisotope Production Using IFMIF-DONES Neutron Source

An assessment on the production of radioisotopes in the IFMIF-DONES test cell highlights the significance of 99Mo, the precursor of Technetium-99m used in radiopharmaceutical applications. The global shortage of 99Mo due to reactor maintenance issues has led to the exploration of alternative methods

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Laser Cleaning Applications and Technology Overview

Laser cleaning technology offers versatile solutions for various industrial applications, such as mold cleaning, rust and oxide removal, pretreatment, degreasing, and more. By using pulse or continuous wave lasers, different materials can be efficiently cleaned or treated without damage. Pulse laser

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Advances in Particle Therapy: Slow Extraction and Dose Delivery at Medical Facilities

Medical facilities, like Heidelberg University Hospital, utilize advanced techniques such as slow extraction and raster scanning for precise dose delivery in particle therapy. The demands on these facilities include safe and precise beam parameters, uninterrupted therapy sessions, and fast irradiati

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Partial Breast Irradiation Guidelines for Early-Stage Breast Cancer

This guideline developed in collaboration with various oncology societies offers recommendations for partial breast irradiation (PBI) in patients with early-stage invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ. It covers patient selection criteria, techniques for delivering PBI, dosing, and trea

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Production of Haploid Plants: Approaches and Significance

There are two main approaches for haploid plant production - in vivo and in vitro methods. Haploids are important in plant breeding but are rare naturally. Various techniques like androgenesis, gynogenesis, distant hybridization, irradiation, and chemical treatments are used to induce haploid produc

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Microbiological Quality Control in Pharmaceutical Environment

Microbiological products in pharmaceutical settings are influenced by the quality of materials and the environment. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are essential to minimize contamination risks, with control points focused on the ecology of microorganisms. Sources of contamination include the atm

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Analysis of Smoke Density and Toxicity in Various Transport Modes

This document presents an in-depth analysis of smoke density and toxicity in different transport modes, including maritime, railway, and aircraft. It covers classification documents, testing methods, hazard levels, and measured parameters for evaluating smoke density and toxicity levels. The synthes

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Managing Microbiological Quality in Pharmaceutical Environments

The quality of microbiological products is influenced by the pharmaceutical environment materials. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) play a crucial role in minimizing contamination risks. Various sources of contamination include the atmosphere, water, persons, raw materials, packaging, buildings, a

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Combined Effect of Charged Particles Irradiation and Anticancer Drugs in Cultured Human Tumor Cells

Research collaboration aimed to enhance locoregional tumor control and reduce distant failure by combining charged particles irradiation and anticancer drug Epothilone B in cultured human tumor cells from Milano and Roma. The study explores the impact on clonogenic survival, growth curves, and deter

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Dark Side of the Afterglow: Complications in Dark Matter and Rare Events Searches

Exploring the challenges in detecting dark matter and rare events due to energy accumulation, excitation clustering, and avalanche relaxation events. Discusses issues such as low-energy background, ionization load on detectors, dual-phase detectors, universal scenarios of energy accumulation, and en

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Investigation of Self-Organized Criticality Dynamics in Low Energy Threshold Ionization Detectors

Exploring the effects of energy accumulation in materials in detectors for coherent neutrino scatter, dark matter searches, and superconducting sensors and qubits. Focus on condensed matter effects, responsivity, background, and a hypothesized universal condensed matter mechanism. Touches on energy

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Advancing Neutron Sources for Complementary Experiments at DONES

Exploring further potential for utilizing fast neutron sources, the DONES project aims to expand its scope beyond fusion materials studies. The ELAMAT Consortium, spearheading the bid for hosting DONES in Poland, envisions incorporating additional scientific areas for complementary research. Complem

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Impact of Conditions on Milk Supply: Breastfeeding Curriculum Update 2021

Explore the potential impact of various conditions on milk supply in breastfeeding. Understand the likelihood and possibilities related to factors such as breast surgery, irradiation, trauma, and more. Utilize the updated 2021 AAP Breastfeeding Curriculum for educational purposes. Acknowledgment to

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EDF 3-Loop RPV Life Management Beyond 40 Years of Operation

Ageing management process is crucial for EDF's Long Term Operation policy, focusing on safety-related components like mechanical, electrical, and civil works. The process involves selecting structures/components prone to ageing mechanisms, identifying relevant ageing mechanisms, and implementing act

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Quality Assurance for CCE Tests at Multiple International Sites

This document outlines the quality assurance procedures for CCE tests conducted on behalf of groups from Birmingham, Ljubljana, Tsukuba, Toronto, and Valencia during the ITK week in February 2020. It covers site verifications, irradiation and test sites, testing procedures, fluence measurements, and

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Overview of DARE22 Test Vehicle Design on FD SOI 22nm Process

This detailed presentation explores the test structures and components inside the TV, including combinatorial logic, sequential logic, clock gating, ring oscillators, input-output cells, analog IPs, and more. It covers various test scenarios such as irradiation testing, SET/SEU measurements, functio

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Advanced Calorimeter Technology for Particle Detection

Cutting-edge calorimeter technology for high-energy physics experiments is discussed in this content. The focus is on radiation-hard crystal scintillators and plastic scintillator-based Shashlik technology used in the present ECAL. Details about the requirements, materials, irradiation tests, and ad

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Enhanced Acetone Gas Sensing with UV Light

Highly sensitive acetone gas sensors based on ZnO nanostructures are crucial for various applications. This project aims to develop a ppb-level acetone gas sensor using ZnO nanoplatelets at room temperature with the assistance of UV light irradiation. The research will focus on improving sensor perf

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Effectiveness of Np-237 Transmutation in QUINTA Setup

Np-237 transmutation effectiveness in the QUINTA setup depends on beam particle type and energy. The challenging nature of Np-237, with a long half-life and accumulation in nuclear waste, necessitates fission for disposal. Neutron capture results in the production of other actinides, making fission

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Tools and Procedures for Radiation Damage Modeling and Intercomparison of Experiments

Calculation and comparison of radiation damage under different irradiation conditions to assess the impact on materials. Various factors affecting damage dose are considered, including atomic displacement, PKAspectrum calculation, simulation of irradiation processes, and identification of impurities

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Exploration of Double Degenerates in White Dwarf Binaries

The search for double degenerates in white dwarf binaries involves techniques like eclipses, ellipsoidal modulation, and irradiation of companions. Discoveries such as an orbital period of 20 minutes, orbital decay measurements, and technical challenges in data processing using GPUs are highlighted.

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Verification and Validation of FISPACT-II & General-Purpose Nuclear Data Libraries

The paper discusses the verification and validation of FISPACT-II and general-purpose nuclear data libraries presented at the UK National Conference on Applied Radiation Metrology. It covers new features of FISPACT-II, fusion decay heat experiments, uncertainty quantification, collaboration opportun

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Preliminary E-TCT Test Results and Analysis from VP37411 Batch Irradiated with 24 GeV Protons

E-TCT tests were conducted on samples from batch VP37411 irradiated with 24 GeV protons in IRRAD I, Mandi. The tests involved measurements with the laser beam along the strip direction, revealing differences in charge collection between left and right sides. Various images and profiles illustrate th

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Nuclear Propulsion Systems Transportation Overview

This document provides detailed information on the transportation of nuclear propulsion systems, including components from fabricators to testing facilities and assembly transport considerations. It covers various shipment types, container requirements, and post-irradiation transport scenarios. The

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Understanding Sterilization Methods and Equipment for Pharmaceutical Products

Sterilization is crucial in the production of sterile pharmaceuticals, involving the removal or destruction of microorganisms to ensure product safety. Methods include physical (moist heat, dry heat, irradiation), chemical (gaseous, liquid sterilants), and non-thermal techniques like ethylene oxide

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Investigation of Swelling in Uranium-Plutonium Nitride Fuel for Helium Gas Fabrication and Liquid Metal-Bonded Test Fuel Rods

This study examines the specific details of swelling in uranium-plutonium nitride fuel used for fabrication of helium gas and liquid metal-bonded test fuel rods. Key irradiation parameters, examination techniques, and the structural and phase state of SNUP fuel after low-temperature irradiation are

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Progress Update on Phase-2 CMS Pixel R&D Activities in Italy by Marco Meschini

Marco Meschini presents updates on Phase-2 CMS Pixel R&D activities in Italy. Updates include sensor production, wafer batches funded, thinning processes, bump bonding technologies, and irradiation campaigns. The meeting discusses wafer specifications, Epi wafer procurement challenges, and productio

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Neutron Production Reactions at ILC - Applications and Estimations

Neutron production reactions at the International Linear Collider (ILC) involving nuclear reactions, photo-nuclear reactions with light and heavy nuclei, estimation of neutron production using gamma irradiation on Be-9, and application prospects. Cross-sections, energy inputs, and conversion rates a

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Food Preservation Technologies: Freezing, Freeze-Drying, and Irradiation

Explore the various methods of food preservation such as freezing, freeze-drying, and irradiation. Learn how freezing slows enzyme action and prevents microbial growth, while freeze-drying preserves food by removing moisture through sublimation. Discover how irradiation destroys spoilage organisms t

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Advancements in Biological Treatment Planning for Ion Beams

Exploring the integration of biological effect information in treatment planning for ion beams, this collection of research discusses the importance of proper data accounting for enhanced patient-specific planning and beam selection. Topics include radiobiological needs, target and projectile fragme

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Proposal for Comprehensive Functional Testing of Blanket Modules in Fusion Reactors

The proposal discusses the need for advanced functional tests of blanket modules in fusion reactors due to the delay in the ITER program. Emphasizing the importance of early nuclear functional testing, it suggests considering partial models for assessments beyond tritium release, such as nuclear hea

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Design of a 10 MeV Beamline for E-beam Irradiation at UITF Wastewater Facility

This paper discusses the design of a 10 MeV beamline at the Upgraded Injector Test Facility for electron beam irradiation, focusing on wastewater treatment for environmental restoration. The use of electron beam irradiation is highlighted as an effective method to remove pollutants like 1,4 dioxane

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High-Temperature Radiation Embrittlement of Neutron-Irradiated Austenitic Stainless Steels

The study investigates the high-temperature radiation embrittlement (HTRE) of neutron-irradiated austenitic stainless steels 18Cr-10Ni-Ti, EI-847, EP-172, and ChS-68. The impact of chemical composition, cold work, and irradiation temperature on short-term mechanical properties was examined. Experime

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CALO Upgrade R&D Plans and Solutions for Future ECAL Technology Selection

The R&D initiative focuses on selecting technology for the central area of Phase II ECAL, aiming for high luminosity and detector performance. Various solutions are proposed, including sampling calorimeters with innovative materials like Ce-doped fibers and radiation-hard scintillators. Plans involv

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