Novel method for fast neutron irradiation of materials via positron emission tomography isotope producing cyclotron

V O'Donnell, T Keya, A Romans, M Andurkar… - Radiation Physics and …, 2023 - Elsevier
A proof-of-principle experiment for the irradiation testing of candidate reactor materials
utilizing fast neutrons from a cyclotron as it produces clinical Positron Emission Tomography …

A novel experimental approach to characterize neutron fields at high-and low-energy particle accelerators

S Braccini, P Casolaro, G Dellepiane, I Mateu… - Scientific reports, 2022 - nature.com
The characterization of particle accelerator induced neutron fields is challenging but
fundamental for research and industrial activities, including radiation protection, neutron …

Neutron spectrum measurements inside a self-shielded cyclotron during 18F production using a single-cylindrical neutron spectrometer with gold and indium …

R Tursinah, S Permana, Z Su'ud, A Maulana… - Annals of Nuclear …, 2025 - Elsevier
Abstract The Single-Cylindrical Neutron Spectrometer (SCNS) is a single moderated
spectrometer in the form of a cylinder with a diameter of 8 cm and a length of 16 cm. Seven …

Effects of Heat Treatment and Fast Neutron Irradiation on the Microstructure and Microhardness of Inconel 625 Fabricated via Laser-Powder Bed Fusion

T Keya, V O'Donnell, J Lieben, A Romans, G Harvill… - 2021 - repositories.lib.utexas.edu
The microstructure of Inconel 625 fabricated via Laser-Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) was
investigated in as-printed and heat-treated conditions. The very high cooling rates inherent …

Measurement of secondary neutron spectra and the total yield from 18O (p, xn) reaction

M Zmeškal, M Košt'ál, O Lebeda, V Zach… - Radiation Physics and …, 2025 - Elsevier
The production of fluorine-18 represents a strong source of neutrons. Its characteristics are
of interest for the community and for further applications. The neutron spectra of secondary …

Characterization of proton-induced neutron spectrum on Ti-nat target in 11 MeV cyclotron using a passive single moderator neutron spectrometer

R Tursinah, S Permana, Z Su'ud, A Maulana… - Radiation Physics and …, 2025 - Elsevier
The neutron spectrum resulting from the interaction of protons with the materials in the
cyclotron must be characterized to predict the effects of neutron activation on the various …

Characterization of the neutron flux on the surface of a liquid water target intended for 18F production

M Košťál, M Schulc, E Losa, Z Matěj… - Radiation Physics and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract 18 F is an important radioisotope used in nuclear medicine for diagnostic purposes.
It is produced most often via 18 O (p, n) 18 F reaction. During its production, the oxygen …

Characterization of the Core Face Irradiation Fixture at the Pennsylvania State University Breazeale Reactor

SB Angermeier, M Kuatbek, D Beck… - Nuclear Engineering and …, 2024 - Elsevier
An efficient stacking method was applied to a multi-foil activation characterization of a core
face fixture in Penn State's TRIGA reactor using STAYSL PNNL software. The adjusted …

Comparison of Neutron Radiation Response of Conventionally Wrought Versus Additive Manufacturing Production Methods in Alloy 625

V O'Donnell, X He, T Keya, G Harvill… - Nuclear …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
A point of study in the characterization of additive manufactured (AM) alloys is whether or not
AM microstructure responds to external stimuli differently from conventionally manufactured …

Hybridised production of technetium-99m and technetium-101 with fluorine-18 on a low-energy biomedical cyclotron

EV Johnstone, N Mayordomo, EJ Mausolf - EPJ Techniques and …, 2023 - epjti.epj.org
New modes of production and supply of short-lived radioisotopes using accelerators are
becoming attractive alternatives to the use of nuclear reactors. In this study, the use of a …