The determination of the effective minimum detectable activity （MDA） of radionuclides by a detection system plays an im- portant role in environmental radiation monitoring. In this study, the responses of an NaI（TI...The determination of the effective minimum detectable activity （MDA） of radionuclides by a detection system plays an im- portant role in environmental radiation monitoring. In this study, the responses of an NaI（TI） airborne γ ray spectrometry （AGRS） system to different radionuclides （137Cs and 131I） were investigated using the Monte Carlo technique. The MDA values were determined under different conditions according to the counting spectra obtained from the Monte Carlo simulation. The equivalent mass thickness method was applied to the Monte Carlo modeling for monitoring ground radiation to reduce sta- tistical uncertainty. The secondary source method was used to monitor both air and ground radiation. A quadratic relationship was found between the MDA and activity concentration. An exponential relationship was found between the MDA and altitude The MDA of a specific radionuclide from external detectors was found to be superior to that obtained from internal detectors under the same conditions. The MDA values in an NaI（Tl） AGRS system under different conditions can be estimated based on the results of this study.展开更多
Dedicated position sensitive gamma-ray detectors based on position sensitive photomultiplier tubes （PSPMTs） coupled to scintillation crystals, have been used for the construction of compact gamma-ray imaging systems...Dedicated position sensitive gamma-ray detectors based on position sensitive photomultiplier tubes （PSPMTs） coupled to scintillation crystals, have been used for the construction of compact gamma-ray imaging systems, suitable for nuclear medical imaging applications such as small animal imaging and single organ imaging and scintimammography. In this work, the performance of two gamma-ray detectors： a continuous YAP scintillation crystal coupled to a Harnamastu R2486 PSPMT and a pixellated NaI（TI） scintillation array crystal coupled to the same PSPMT, is compared. The results show that the gamma-ray detector based on a pixellated NaI（TI） scintillation array crystal is a promising candidate for nuclear medical imaging applications, since their performance in terms of position linearity, spatial resolution and effective field of view （FOV） is superior than that of the gamma-ray detector based on a continuous YAP scintillation crystal. However, a better photodetector （Hamamatau H8500 Flat Panel PMT, for example） coupled to the continuous crystal is also likely a good selection for nuclear medicine imaging applications.展开更多
闪烁体探测器γ能谱测量中,闪烁光子的产生、传输及光电器件收集、倍增均对能谱的分辨有巨大影响。为了精确模拟闪烁体探测器的能量分辨,采用蒙特卡洛模拟软件GEANT4建立了一套模型,分别对Na I(TI),LaBr_3:0.5%Ce^(3+)闪烁体探测器测量...闪烁体探测器γ能谱测量中,闪烁光子的产生、传输及光电器件收集、倍增均对能谱的分辨有巨大影响。为了精确模拟闪烁体探测器的能量分辨,采用蒙特卡洛模拟软件GEANT4建立了一套模型,分别对Na I(TI),LaBr_3:0.5%Ce^(3+)闪烁体探测器测量能量为662 ke V的γ射线能谱进行模拟,获得的结果与实验测试结果能够很好的符合,验证了建立模型合理性与可靠性,为闪烁体的设计提供了一套更精确的开发工具。展开更多
NaI(TI)探测器是典型的闪烁体辐射探测器,其探测过程涉及辐射能量沉积、可见光信号产生与输运、光电转换与信号处理等物理过程。首先利用蒙特卡罗方法、Birks公式及射线追迹程序,开展了射线粒子在晶体中转为可见光输出过程的计算分析,...NaI(TI)探测器是典型的闪烁体辐射探测器,其探测过程涉及辐射能量沉积、可见光信号产生与输运、光电转换与信号处理等物理过程。首先利用蒙特卡罗方法、Birks公式及射线追迹程序,开展了射线粒子在晶体中转为可见光输出过程的计算分析,并结合光电倍增管和信号处理电路的指标参数进行模拟仿真,得出探测器最终输出的脉冲电压信号参数;然后,在^(137)Cs源辐射场中采用Φ50 mm×50 mm NaI(TI)晶体耦合光电倍增管开展实验验证,实验测得探测器输出脉冲信号的上升/下降时间比为0.39,与模拟计算数值0.36相比,相差约7.69%,表明模拟计算模型的输出结果与实测数据基本符合,初步证明了论文的模拟计算模型及计算分析过程的正确性。论文提出的方法,对于深入理解辐射粒子激发的荧光可见光在晶体闪烁体中的传输规律和闪烁体辐射探测器系统的优化设计,具有一定参考意义。展开更多
在核应急条件下,需要对水源放射性进行快速检测。本文利用降低本底和能谱分析的方法,通过优化物理设计,给出系统快速检测水中放射性核素的能力。系统采用Ф50 mm×200 mm NaI(TI)晶体作为伽马探测器,结合蒙特卡罗模拟计算,优化屏蔽...在核应急条件下,需要对水源放射性进行快速检测。本文利用降低本底和能谱分析的方法,通过优化物理设计,给出系统快速检测水中放射性核素的能力。系统采用Ф50 mm×200 mm NaI(TI)晶体作为伽马探测器,结合蒙特卡罗模拟计算,优化屏蔽装置和探测系统。能谱分析采用两次拟合算法,对18 L含有^(137)Cs的放射性标准溶液进行检测,实验结果达到设计要求。展开更多
基金supported by the National Defense Basic Scientific Research Project(Grant No.B2520133077)National High-tech R&D Program of China("863"Program)(Grant No.2012AA061803)
文摘The determination of the effective minimum detectable activity （MDA） of radionuclides by a detection system plays an im- portant role in environmental radiation monitoring. In this study, the responses of an NaI（TI） airborne γ ray spectrometry （AGRS） system to different radionuclides （137Cs and 131I） were investigated using the Monte Carlo technique. The MDA values were determined under different conditions according to the counting spectra obtained from the Monte Carlo simulation. The equivalent mass thickness method was applied to the Monte Carlo modeling for monitoring ground radiation to reduce sta- tistical uncertainty. The secondary source method was used to monitor both air and ground radiation. A quadratic relationship was found between the MDA and activity concentration. An exponential relationship was found between the MDA and altitude The MDA of a specific radionuclide from external detectors was found to be superior to that obtained from internal detectors under the same conditions. The MDA values in an NaI（Tl） AGRS system under different conditions can be estimated based on the results of this study.
基金Supported by National Nature Science Foundation of China (10275063)
文摘Dedicated position sensitive gamma-ray detectors based on position sensitive photomultiplier tubes （PSPMTs） coupled to scintillation crystals, have been used for the construction of compact gamma-ray imaging systems, suitable for nuclear medical imaging applications such as small animal imaging and single organ imaging and scintimammography. In this work, the performance of two gamma-ray detectors： a continuous YAP scintillation crystal coupled to a Harnamastu R2486 PSPMT and a pixellated NaI（TI） scintillation array crystal coupled to the same PSPMT, is compared. The results show that the gamma-ray detector based on a pixellated NaI（TI） scintillation array crystal is a promising candidate for nuclear medical imaging applications, since their performance in terms of position linearity, spatial resolution and effective field of view （FOV） is superior than that of the gamma-ray detector based on a continuous YAP scintillation crystal. However, a better photodetector （Hamamatau H8500 Flat Panel PMT, for example） coupled to the continuous crystal is also likely a good selection for nuclear medicine imaging applications.
文摘闪烁体探测器γ能谱测量中,闪烁光子的产生、传输及光电器件收集、倍增均对能谱的分辨有巨大影响。为了精确模拟闪烁体探测器的能量分辨,采用蒙特卡洛模拟软件GEANT4建立了一套模型,分别对Na I(TI),LaBr_3:0.5%Ce^(3+)闪烁体探测器测量能量为662 ke V的γ射线能谱进行模拟,获得的结果与实验测试结果能够很好的符合,验证了建立模型合理性与可靠性,为闪烁体的设计提供了一套更精确的开发工具。
文摘研究了封装反射层材料对GAGG:Ce探测器光收集的影响,同时与Na I(TI)闪烁体探测器进行了详细的对比性实验,用137Cs、60Co标准源测量了γ能谱,对GAGG:Ce与Na I(TI)闪烁体探测器的温漂、能量线性及能量分辨率等性能指标重点进行了讨论。结果表明:GAGG:Ce探测器随温度漂移变化程度较大;能量线性好,线性相关度r为0.9999;对662 ke V的γ射线能量分辨率为7.8~8.0%。
文摘NaI(TI)探测器是典型的闪烁体辐射探测器,其探测过程涉及辐射能量沉积、可见光信号产生与输运、光电转换与信号处理等物理过程。首先利用蒙特卡罗方法、Birks公式及射线追迹程序,开展了射线粒子在晶体中转为可见光输出过程的计算分析,并结合光电倍增管和信号处理电路的指标参数进行模拟仿真,得出探测器最终输出的脉冲电压信号参数;然后,在^(137)Cs源辐射场中采用Φ50 mm×50 mm NaI(TI)晶体耦合光电倍增管开展实验验证,实验测得探测器输出脉冲信号的上升/下降时间比为0.39,与模拟计算数值0.36相比,相差约7.69%,表明模拟计算模型的输出结果与实测数据基本符合,初步证明了论文的模拟计算模型及计算分析过程的正确性。论文提出的方法,对于深入理解辐射粒子激发的荧光可见光在晶体闪烁体中的传输规律和闪烁体辐射探测器系统的优化设计,具有一定参考意义。
文摘在核应急条件下,需要对水源放射性进行快速检测。本文利用降低本底和能谱分析的方法,通过优化物理设计,给出系统快速检测水中放射性核素的能力。系统采用Ф50 mm×200 mm NaI(TI)晶体作为伽马探测器,结合蒙特卡罗模拟计算,优化屏蔽装置和探测系统。能谱分析采用两次拟合算法,对18 L含有^(137)Cs的放射性标准溶液进行检测,实验结果达到设计要求。
