The temperature measurement of material inside of an object is one of the key technologies
for control of dynamical processes. For this purpose, various techniques such as laser …

Particle-induced x-ray emission (PIXE) is a well-established ion-beam analysis technique,
enabling quantitative measurement of the elemental composition of a sample surface under …

The interest in compact, cost-effective, and versatile accelerators is increasing for many
applications of great societal relevance, ranging from nuclear medicine to agriculture …

A novel compact high-flux neutron generator with a pitcher-catcher configuration based on
laser-driven collisionless shock acceleration (CSA) is proposed and experimentally verified …

The advance of laser-driven neutron sources (LDNSs) has enabled neutron resonance
spectroscopy to be performed with a single shot of a laser. In this study, we describe a …

The growing scale of the devastation that even a single terrorist attack can cause requires
more effective methods for the detection of hazardous materials. In particular, there are no …

Radionuclides are of paramount importance in nuclear medicine both for clinical uses and
radiopharmaceutical production. Among the others, nuclides suitable for theranostics like …

Nanofoam materials are gaining increasing interest in the scientific community, thanks to
their unique properties such as ultralow density, complex nano‐and microstructure, and high …

We propose a laboratory accelerated test method for study of the atmospheric neutron
radiation effects by using a compact laser-driven spallation neutron source (LDSNS). The …

A scheme for a quasi-monoenergetic high-flux neutron source with femtosecond duration
and highly anisotropic angular distribution is proposed. This scheme is based on bulk …