Construction of a new multi-reflection time-of-flight mass spectrograph at RAON

Moon, J. Y.*; 伊藤 由太; 他13名*

Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 87(5), p.640 - 648, 2025/09

https://doi.org/10.1007/s40042-024-01237-x

A new large-scale heavy-ion accelerator complex, RAON (Rare isotope Accelerator complex for ON-line experiments), in Korea has implemented the state-of-art device, multi-reflection time-of-flight mass spectrometer (MRTOF-MS) for the mass spectrometry of the exotic nuclei. Using the multi-reflections of ions between a pair of grid-free mirror electrodes and therefore extending the fly length, it can achieve the incredibly high mass resolving power of within a short measurement time of 10 ms, providing the nuclear mass of the exotic nuclei with a high-precision level of sub-ppm. The device is coupled to one of the beamlines in the ISOL experimental hall, ready for participating in the longstanding topics of nuclear structure in the outskirts of the nuclear chart and nucleosynthesis of heavy elements in explosive astrophysical environments. The exclusively high mass resolving power is also advantageous for reducing the isobaric contaminants that rare isotope ion beam facilities suffer from. In this paper, we present a summary of the construction and current performance of the RAON MRTOF-MS.

Comprehensive mass measurement study of Cf fission fragments with MRTOF-MS and detailed study of masses of neutron-rich Ce isotopes

木村 創大*; 伊藤 由太; 他8名*

Physical Review C, 110(4), p.045810_1 - 045810_9, 2024/10

https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.110.045810

We report the mass measurements of neutron-rich isotopes produced via spontaneous fission of Cf using a multireflection time-of-flight mass spectrograph. The mass of Ce is determined experimentally for the first time. A discrepancy between the experimental and literature values was found for the mass of Sb, which was previously deduced through indirect measurements. In comparison with several theoretical predictions, both the values and the trend of the mass excesses of Ce cannot be consistently explained. The wide-range and simultaneous mass measurements of the multireflection time-of-flight mass spectrograph enable us to crosscheck the existing mass data, and the conflict between the measured time-of-flight ratio and the extracted mass would imply the necessity of re-examining them.

Understanding the charge transfer effects of single atoms for boosting the performance of Na-S batteries

Lei, Y.-J.*; 松村 大樹; 他15名*

Nature Communications (Internet), 15, p.3325_1 - 3325_12, 2024/04

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-47628-3

The effective flow of electrons through bulk electrodes is crucial for achieving high-performance batteries, although the poor conductivity of homocyclic sulfur molecules results in high barriers against the passage of electrons through electrode structures. This phenomenon causes incomplete reactions and the formation of metastable products. To enhance the performance of the electrode, it is important to place substitutable electrification units to accelerate the cleavage of sulfur molecules and increase the selectivity of stable products during charging and discharging. Herein, we develop a single-atom-charging strategy to address the electron transport issues in bulk sulfur electrodes. The establishment of the synergistic interaction between the adsorption model and electronic transfer helps us achieve a high level of selectivity towards the desirable short-chain sodium polysulfides during the practical battery test. These finding indicates that the atomic manganese sites have an enhanced ability to capture and donate electrons. Additionally, the charge transfer process facilitates the rearrangement of sodium ions, thereby accelerating the kinetics of the sodium ions through the electrostatic force. These combined effects improve pathway selectivity and conversion to stable products during the redox process, leading to superior electrochemical performance for room temperature sodium-sulfur batteries.

Impact of interatomic structural characteristics of aluminosilicate hydrate on the mechanical properties of metakaolin-based geopolymer

Kim, G.*; Cho, S.-M.*; Im, S.*; Suh, H.*; 諸岡 聡; 菖蒲 敬久; 兼松 学*; 町田 晃彦*; Bae, S.*

Construction and Building Materials, 411, p.134529_1 - 134529_18, 2024/01

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.134529

This study explores the influence of the interatomic structure of sodium aluminosilicate hydrate (N-A-S-H) with varying silica contents on the mechanical properties of metakaolin-based geopolymer. Geopolymer pastes comprising Si/Al ratios between 2.0 and 3.0 were synthesized. A larger number of Si-O-Si linkages compared to Si-O-Al linkages and a higher atomic number density were found in the geopolymers with higher silica contents, which enhanced the compressive strength of the geopolymer pastes up to the optimal Si/Al ratio of 2.5. The paste with a Si/Al = 2.5 exhibited a greater portion of Q(1Al and 2Al) and denser morphology compared to the other geopolymer pastes. Furthermore, in-situ high-energy synchrotron X-ray scattering experiments were conducted to assess the elastic modulus of the aluminosilicate structure at a local atomic scale. The modulus value in real space decreases with increasing silica contents up to Si/Al = 2.5 and increases with the presence of excessive unreacted silica fume. The modulus value in reciprocal space for the axial and lateral directions both presented a positive value at the geopolymer comprising a Si/Al ratio higher than 2.5, indicating that the load-bearing property of N-A-S-H changed at higher Si/Al ratios. Moreover, the smallest difference between the strains along the axial and lateral directions was detected for the geopolymer with Si/Al = 2.5 in both the real and reciprocal space, owing to the most interconnected and flexible nanostructure, which led to the highest mechanical strength.

First direct mass measurement for neutron-rich Mo with the new ZD-MRTOF mass spectrograph system

Hou, D. S.*; 伊藤 由太; 他30名*

Physical Review C, 108(5), p.054312_1 - 054312_10, 2023/11

https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.108.054312

理化学研究所RIビームファクトリーのZeroDegree多重反射型飛行時間質量分析装置(ZDMRTOF-MS)を用いて、Ag、Pd、Rh、Ru、Moの原子質量を測定した。ほとんどのケースにおいて、我々の結果は既存の実験データやAME2020で評価された質量と良好な一致を示した。本結果から、Moまでは、N = 70における調和振動子ギャップに対応する安定化殻効果は存在しないと結論付けた。

Proof-of-principle experiment for testing strong-field quantum electrodynamics with exotic atoms; High precision X-ray spectroscopy of muonic neon

奥村 拓馬*; 橋本 直; 他40名*

Physical Review Letters, 130(17), p.173001_1 - 173001_7, 2023/04

https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.130.173001

To test bound-state quantum electrodynamics (BSQED) in the strong-field regime, we have performed high-precision X-ray spectroscopy of the 5-4 and 5-4 transitions (BSQED contribution of 2.4 eV and 5.2 eV, respectively) of muonic neon atoms in the low-pressure gas phase without bound electrons. Muonic atoms have been recently proposed as an alternative to few-electron high-Z ions for BSQED tests by focusing on circular Rydberg states where nuclear contributions are negligibly small. We determined the - transition energy to be 6297.08 0.04 (stat.) 0.13 (syst.) eV using superconducting transition-edge sensor microcalorimeters (5.2-5.5 eV FWHM resolution), which agrees well with the most advanced BSQED theoretical prediction of 6297.26 eV.

Effect of magnesium silicate hydrate (M-S-H) formation on the local atomic arrangements and mechanical properties of calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H); In situ X-ray scattering study

Kim, G.*; Im, S.*; Jee, H.*; Suh, H.*; Cho, S.*; 兼松 学*; 諸岡 聡; 小山 拓*; 西尾 悠平*; 町田 晃彦*; et al.

Cement and Concrete Research, 159, p.106869_1 - 106869_17, 2022/09

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2022.106869

This study explored the effect of M-S-H formation on the local atomic arrangements and mechanical properties of C-S-H. The elastic moduli of the samples were calculated using shifted atomic distances (r) and d-spacings (d) acquired by applying an external load on the pastes during X-ray scattering experiments. The experimental results indicated that the crystal structure of C-S-H remained intact with MgCl addition. At the highest Mg/Si ratio (Ca/Si = 0.6, Mg/Si = 0.2), change in the dominant phase occurred from C-S-H to M-S-H because the low pH environment hindered the formation of C-S-H and facilitated the formation of M-S-H. The elastic modulus decreased with increasing Mg/Si ratio up to 0.1 owing to both C-S-H destabilization and low M-S-H content in the samples. Conversely, the elastic modulus increased in the paste synthesized with the highest Mg/Si ratio because considerable M-S-H had formed, which exhibited a higher elastic modulus than C-S-H.

Time-resolved 3D visualization of liquid jet breakup and impingement behavior in a shallow liquid pool

木村 郁仁*; 山村 聡太*; 藤原 広太*; 吉田 啓之; 齋藤 慎平*; 金子 暁子*; 阿部 豊*

Nuclear Engineering and Design, 389, p.111660_1 - 111660_11, 2022/04

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2022.111660

A new three-dimensional laser-induced fluorescent (3D-LIF) technology to obtain the hydrodynamic behavior of liquid jets in a shallow pool were developed. In this technology, firstly, a refractive index matching was applied to acquire a clear cross-sectional image. Secondly, a series of cross-sectional images was obtained by using a high-speed galvanometer scanner. Finally, to evaluate the unsteady 3D interface shape of liquid jet, a method was developed to reconstruct 3D shapes from the series of cross-sectional images obtained using the 3D-LIF method. The spatial and temporal resolutions of measurement were 4.7 4.7 1.0 lines/mm and 25 s, respectively. The shape of a 3D liquid jet in a liquid pool and its impingement, spreading and atomization behavior were reconstructed using the proposed method, successfully. The behaviors of atomized particles detached from the jet were obtained by applying data processing techniques. Diameters distribution and position of atomized droplets after detachment were estimated from the results.

Identification of carbon in glassy cesium-bearing microparticles using electron microscopy and formation mechanisms of the microparticles

日高 昭秀

Nuclear Technology, 208(2), p.318 - 334, 2022/02

https://doi.org/10.1080/00295450.2021.1929767

福島第一原子力発電所事故時に放出されたガラス状セシウム含有微粒子(タイプA)の生成機構として、著者は、以前、3号機の水素爆発時に、非常用ガス処理系(SGTS)のHEPAフィルタのガラス繊維が溶融し微粒化したことが原因である可能性を指摘した。この仮説が正しければ、ガラス繊維には炭素を含むバインダが塗布され、その近くには活性炭フィルタがあるため、623K以上で自然発火する炭素は、水素爆発の短い加熱期間中に燃焼し切らず、タイプAの中またはタイプAの近くに残っている可能性がある。従来の類似研究は、粒子固定用に炭素テープを用いていたため炭素の同定が困難であった。そこで、本研究では炭素以外のテープと電子プローブマイクロアナライザ(EPMA)を用いて測定を行った。その結果、タイプAはバインダ由来の炭素を含み、タイプAに付随する非球形粒子やタイプAを覆う被膜には、活性炭フィルタ起源と考えられる炭素を含むことを確認した。この結果は、従来の生成機構では説明できず、著者が提案した仮説によって説明可能である。タイプAの生成機構を決定するのは時期尚早かもしれないが、本情報は生成機構の温度条件を制限するのに有用と考えられる。

アジア原子力安全ネットワーク緊急時対応関連グループ提案に基づく2006年-2017年国際原子力機関アジア地域ワークショップの概要

奥野 浩; 山本 一也

JAEA-Review 2020-066, 32 Pages, 2021/02

JAEA-Review-2020-066.pdf:3.01MB

国際原子力機関(International Atomic Energy Agency、略称: IAEA)は、アジア原子力安全ネットワーク(Asian Nuclear Safety Network、略称: ANSN)の活動を2002年から実施している。その一環としてANSNの下に原子力あるいは放射線災害を対象とする平時の備えと緊急時への対応に関するグループ(Topical Group on Emergency Preparedness and Response、略称: EPRTG)を2006年に設立した。EPRTGの提案に基づきIAEAは2006年から2017年までの12年間に23件のアジア地域ワークショップを実施した。緊急時対応に関するテーマ分野には、原子力防災訓練,緊急時医療,原子力・放射線緊急事態後の長期的対応,国際協力,国の原子力防災体制整備などがあった。日本原子力研究開発機構は、RPRTG設立当初からコーディネータを輩出し、その活動を主導してきた。本報告書は、EPRTGの提案に基づきIAEAが2017年までに実施したアジア地域ワークショップの概要をまとめたものである。