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佐藤 優樹
Radiation Protection Dosimetry, p.ncaf046_1 - ncaf046_11, 2025/05
被引用回数：0 パーセンタイル：0.00(Environmental Sciences)Radioactive substances released during the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident were deposited on various equipment and building structures within the plant site. To minimize worker exposure and plan effective remediation strategies, accurately identifying the locations of these deposits is crucial. In response to this need, the current study presents a method to accurately determine the locations of multiple radiation sources in three dimensions and quantify their radioactivity levels. In particular, the method involves the application of an inverse estimation technique to data captured using a Compton camera. Here, the target region is first divided into multiple regions of interest. Image data are then acquired by placing a radiation source of known radioactivity in each region of interest. The resulting images are subsequently multiplied by each coefficient and summed to reproduce the image data of multiple unknown radiation sources. The radioactivity of each unknown radiation source is then derived based on the coefficients determined through inverse estimation.
冠城 雅晃; 宮本 勇太; 森 教匡; 岩井 紘基; 手塚 将志; 黒澤 俊介*; 田川 明広; 高崎 浩司
Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, 62(3), p.308 - 316, 2025/03
被引用回数：0 パーセンタイル：0.00(Nuclear Science & Technology)Nuclear decommissioning has recently accelerated, particularly following the accident at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Tokyo Electric Power Holdings. 
-ray/X-ray (radiation photon) spectroscopy provides information on the types of radionuclides with radiation photon emissions. Radiation photon spectroscopy in a control rod guide tube positioned at the center of Fugen was conducted. Fugen is a prototype advanced thermal reactor with 165 MWe electric power generation that is being decommissioned. The dose rates measured in a control rod guide tube positioned at the center of the reactor were 4.1 - 9.1 Gy/h. The dose rate considerably increased at a position close to a tank that contained 
Co caused by the radioactivation of stainless steel. Radiation photon spectroscopy was performed without radiation shielding, identifying Co with an energy resolution better than 5.4% at 1333 keV and 
Nb with an energy resolution better than 5.9% at 871 keV.
佐藤 優樹; 峯本 浩二郎*; 根本 誠*
Proceedings of Waste Management Conference 2025 (WM2025) (Internet)), 9 Pages, 2025/03
We have been developing software to visualize the location of radiation sources in three dimensions by importing output data from Compton cameras, survey meters, and SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) devices. The software, named COMRIS (COMpton camera for Radiation Imaging System), is GUI-based and visualizes the location of radiation sources by capturing the output data of the above multiple measuring instruments. The authors previously presented an overview of COMRIS and reported the results of visualizing a 
Cs test source in the laboratory by combining a Compton camera and a 3D-Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)-based SLAM. However, we have not been able to report how this software is operated on a GUI screen. In addition, an new attempt was made this time to expand the effective field of view (FoV) to both front and rear by preparing two Compton cameras, each of which is sensitive only to the front of the device, and placing them back-to-back. In this work, we report once again on the integration method of output data from SLAM devices and Compton cameras using COMRIS, based on the GUI screen. In addition, data output from two back-to-back Compton cameras and SLAM devices were imported into COMRIS to demonstrate visualization of radiation sources.
佐藤 優樹; 角藤 壮*; 田中 孝幸*; 嶋野 寛之*
European Physical Journal; Special Topics, 10 Pages, 2025/00
被引用回数：0 パーセンタイル：0.00(Physics, Multidisciplinary)In decommissioning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, understanding the distribution of radioactive substances is crucial to developing detailed decontamination plans and minimizing worker exposure. In this study, an autonomous mobile radiation source detection system based on a mecanum wheel robot equipped with a Compton camera was constructed. The Compton camera visualizes the radiation source, and software embedded in the robot system reads the results to recognize the radiation source and move the robot toward it. If the robot's depth camera detects an obstacle while moving, it changes direction, visualizes the radiation source again using the Compton camera, and repeats moving the robot toward the radiation source. Furthermore, two demonstration tests were conducted in the laboratory using a Cs radiation source to confirm that the robot can reach it where there are obstacles or a narrow region. We have also summarized issues that must be identified to apply this system to actual decommissioning sites.
佐藤 優樹
Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 212, p.111421_1 - 111421_8, 2024/10
被引用回数：1 パーセンタイル：51.66(Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear)At the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, radiation sources released in the accident were deposited on various equipment and building structures. During decommissioning, it is crucial to understand the distribution of radiation sources and ambient dose equivalent rates to reduce worker exposure and implement detailed work planning. In this study, the author introduces a method for visualizing radiation sources, estimates their radioactivity using a Compton camera, and derives the dose rate around the radiation sources. In the demonstration test, the Compton camera was used to visualize radioactive hotspots caused by Cs radiation sources deposited in the outdoor environment and estimated the radioactivity. Furthermore, the dose rate around the hotspots was calculated from the estimated radioactivity, which confirmed that the calculated dose rate correlated with the dose rate measured using a survey meter. This approach is novel, where a series of analyses were conducted using the Compton camera to visualize radioactive hotspots, estimate the radioactivity, and derive the dose rate in the surrounding environment.
Li-glass detector to gamma rays by a coincidence method伊藤 史哲*; Lee, J.; 弘中 浩太; 高橋 時音; 鈴木 敏*; 持丸 貴則*; 堀 順一*; 寺田 和司*; 小泉 光生
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, 1064, p.169465_1 - 169465_9, 2024/07
被引用回数：0 パーセンタイル：0.00(Instruments & Instrumentation)The response of a gamma-ray spectrometer is generally determined by analyzing full-energy peaks. However, full-energy peaks cannot be measured easily in the case of scintillation detectors that consist of light elements, such as glass scintillators. Only a strong Compton plateau appears in the spectrum of such detectors. Therefore, Compton edgers were used to evaluate the response of these detectors. The response of a low-resolution Li-glass detector to gamma rays was measured for the first time by a coincidence method with a high-resolution LaBr
:Ce detector using cascade gamma rays (2.75 and 1.37 MeV) from a 
Na source. Coincidence gates were applied at the peaks of the spectrum of the LaBr:Ce detector at the 0.51 MeV annihilation peak, and the sum peaks of a gamma ray and a backscattered gamma ray. By analyzing the gated spectra of the Li-glass detector, the energy-dependent detector response (i.e., the output strength and its dispersion) was determined.
) cross-section measurements at n_TOF EAR2Alcayne, V.*; 木村 敦; 他134名*
Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 217, p.111525_1 - 111525_11, 2024/04
被引用回数：6 パーセンタイル：96.49(Chemistry, Physical)The neutron time-of-flight facility n_TOF at CERN is a spallation source dedicated to measurements of neutron induced reaction cross-sections of interest in nuclear technologies, astrophysics, and other applications. Since 2014, Experimental ARea 2 (EAR2) is operational and delivers a neutron fluence of 
neutrons per nominal proton pulse, which is 50 times higher than the one of the other experimental area. The high neutron flux at EAR2 results in high counting rates in the detectors that challenged the previously existing capture detection systems. For this reason, a Segmented Total Energy Detector (sTED) has been developed to overcome the limitations in the detector's response, by reducing the active volume and by using a photo-multiplier (PMT) optimized for high counting rates. This paper presents the main characteristics of the sTED, including energy and time resolution, response to -rays, and provides details for the Pulse Height Weighting Technique (PHWT). The sTED has been validated to perform neutron-capture cross-section measurements in EAR2 in the neutron energy range from thermal up to at least 400 keV.
廃炉環境国際共同研究センター; 東北大学*
JAEA-Review 2023-030, 80 Pages, 2024/03
JAEA-Review-2023-030.pdf:4.96MB
日本原子力研究開発機構(JAEA)廃炉環境国際共同研究センター(CLADS)では、令和4年度英知を結集した原子力科学技術・人材育成推進事業(以下、「本事業」という)を実施している。本事業は、東京電力ホールディングス株式会社福島第一原子力発電所の廃炉等をはじめとした原子力分野の課題解決に貢献するため、国内外の英知を結集し、様々な分野の知見や経験を、従前の機関や分野の壁を越えて緊密に融合・連携させた基礎的・基盤的研究及び人材育成を推進することを目的としている。平成30年度の新規採択課題から実施主体を文部科学省からJAEAに移行することで、JAEAとアカデミアとの連携を強化し、廃炉に資する中長期的な研究開発・人材育成をより安定的かつ継続的に実施する体制を構築した。本研究は、令和3年度に採択された研究課題のうち、「連携計測による線源探査ロボットシステムの開発研究」の令和4年度分の研究成果について取りまとめたものである。本研究は、ガンマ線の飛来方向を検出可能な検出器を開発し、これを搭載した複数のロボットの連携により、単一センサーでは得られない広視野・迅速・安価な放射線源探査を実現するロボットシステム(Cooperative Operation Robot system for RAdiation Source Exploration: CORRASE、コラッセ)を開発することを目的とする。東京電力ホールディングス(株)福島第一原子力発電所の現場への投入に資することを目的として、線源探査を行う小型ロボットに放射線計測機器を搭載したシステムを3年間の計画終了時に完成させるための研究を行う。令和4年度は以下の成果を得た。多面体型とコーデットキューブ型のガンマ線イメージャーの製作を行い、点線源の位置推定に成功した。LiDARを用いた周囲環境測定結果に基づく環境地図作成システムの開発および環境地図上に放射線源分布推定結果を融合して表示するシステムの開発を行った。環境地図と粗い放射線源分布推定結果に基づき、検出器の特性に応じて複数台のロボットが指定した箇所の詳細な測定を行うための観測地点計画手法の開発を行った。小型ロボットに搭載する放射線測定器の評価のために検出器姿勢自動制御システムを製作した。また、多面体型検出器による線源探査のシミュレーションを行った。複数の線源がある場合でもほぼ線源位置を特定することができた。
-rays from slow neutron-induced fission of 
U with STEFFWright, T.*; 原田 秀郎; 木村 敦; 他121名*
European Physical Journal A, 60(3), p.70_1 - 70_11, 2024/03
被引用回数：0 パーセンタイル：0.00(Physics, Nuclear)The average energy and multiplicity of prompt -rays from slow neutron-induced fission of U have been measured using the STEFF spectrometer at the neutron time-of-flight facility n_TOF. The individual responses from 11 NaI scintillators were corrected for multiple -ray interactions, prompt fission neutrons and background counts before being deconvolved to estimate the emitted spectrum of prompt fission -rays. The results give an average -ray energy 
of 1.71(5) MeV and multiplicity 
of 2.66(18) considering -rays emitted within the energy range from 0.8 to 6.8 MeV. The n_TOF data has a slightly larger and smaller than other recent measurements, however the product of the two is in agreement within the quoted uncertainties.
佐藤 優樹
Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 203, p.111083_1 - 111083_9, 2024/01
被引用回数：5 パーセンタイル：59.85(Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear)At the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS), radioactive substances released during the accident were deposited on various equipment and building structures. During the decommissioning work, an investigation of the deposition of radioactive substances inside the contaminated equipment and structures can provide information on the cause and progression of the accident. This study introduces a quantitative evaluation method of radioactivity using a Compton camera, a type of gamma-ray imager, to investigate the deposition and contamination level of radioactive substances on contaminated objects at the FDNPS. Multiple Cs radiation sources with varying radioactivity were placed horizontally in one dimension within the field of view of the Compton camera, and a proof-of-principle study was conducted to evaluate the radioactivity of each source quantitatively.
古高 和禎; 大図 章; 藤 暢輔
Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 55(11), p.4002 - 4018, 2023/11
被引用回数：1 パーセンタイル：23.64(Nuclear Science & Technology)An integrated neutron interrogation system has been developed for non-destructive assay of highly radioactive special nuclear materials, to accumulate knowledge of the method through developing and using it. The system combines a differential die-away (DDA) measurement system for the quantification of nuclear materials and a prompt gamma-ray analysis (PGA) system for the detection of neutron poisons which disturb the DDA measurements; a common D-T neutron generator is used. A special care has been taken for the selection of materials to reduce the background gamma rays produced by the interrogation neutrons. A series of measurements were performed to test the basic performance of the system. The results show that the DDA system can quantify plutonium of as small as 20~mg and it is not affected by intense neutron background up to 4.2~TBq and gamma ray of 2.2~TBq. As a result of the designing of the combined system as a whole, the gamma-ray background counting rate at the PGA detector was reduced down to 
s
even with the use of the D-T neutron generator. The test measurements show that the PGA system is capable of detecting less than 1~g of boron compound and about 100~g of gadolinium compound in~30 min. This research was implemented under the subsidy for nuclear security promotion of MEXT.
前田 亮; 瀬川 麻里子; 藤 暢輔; 遠藤 駿典; 中村 詔司; 木村 敦
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 332(8), p.2995 - 2999, 2023/08
被引用回数：0 パーセンタイル：0.00(Chemistry, Analytical)The accuracy of the prompt -ray analysis is known to degrade for the samples containing neutron-scattering materials, such as hydrogen, depending on its content. Recently, we discovered that the density of the scattering materials also affects the accuracy. In this paper, we developed a correction method for the effect of the sample densities. The developed correction method is straightforward and applicable to samples with unknown densities. The simulation and experiments verified the performance of the correction method. The results confirmed that the correction method could reduce the uncertainty due to sample density from 47% to approximately 1%.
佐藤 優樹
Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 195, p.110739_1 - 110739_9, 2023/05
被引用回数：4 パーセンタイル：59.85(Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear)In the decommissioning work environment of a nuclear power plant, it is essential to accurately identify the location of radiation sources to reduce worker doses and develop decontamination plans. In this regard, gamma-ray imagers are promising devices in the visualization of the location of radiation sources. However, they can only estimate the direction in which the radiation source is located and not the distance to the source. A previous study has reported a method to identify the three-dimensional coordinates of the radiation source by measuring from multiple viewpoints with a gamma-ray imager. In some cases, the many pieces of object located at the actual decommissioning site limit the accessible area, making it difficult to measure the target area from multiple viewpoints. Thus, the present study devised and demonstrated a method of estimating the distance to the radiation source by measuring from only one direction using a Compton camera, a type of gamma-ray imager. The proposed method considered the reconstructed image intensity to be proportional to the inverse square of the distance to radiation source. This approach will be useful in accurately locating radiation sources in environments with limited workable areas, such as the broken reactor buildings inside the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.
廃炉環境国際共同研究センター; 東北大学*
JAEA-Review 2022-041, 76 Pages, 2023/01
JAEA-Review-2022-041.pdf:3.27MB
日本原子力研究開発機構(JAEA)廃炉環境国際共同研究センター(CLADS)では、令和3年度英知を結集した原子力科学技術・人材育成推進事業(以下、「本事業」という)を実施している。本事業は、東京電力ホールディングス株式会社福島第一原子力発電所の廃炉等を始めとした原子力分野の課題解決に貢献するため、国内外の英知を結集し、様々な分野の知見や経験を、従前の機関や分野の壁を越えて緊密に融合・連携させた基礎的・基盤的研究及び人材育成を推進することを目的としている。平成30年度の新規採択課題から実施主体を文部科学省からJAEAに移行することで、JAEAとアカデミアとの連携を強化し、廃炉に資する中長期的な研究開発・人材育成をより安定的かつ継続的に実施する体制を構築した。本研究は、研究課題のうち、令和3年度に採択された「連携計測による線源探査ロボットシステムの開発研究」の令和3年度の研究成果について取りまとめたものである。本研究は、ガンマ線の飛来方向を検出可能な検出器を開発し、これを搭載した複数のロボットの連携により、単一センサーでは得られない広視野・迅速・安価な放射線源探査を実現するロボットシステム(Cooperative Operation Robot system for RAdiation Source Exploration: CORRASE、コラッセ)を開発することを目的とする。東京電力ホールディングス株式会社福島第一原子力発電所の現場への投入に資することを目的として、線源探査を行う小型ロボットに放射線計測機器を搭載したシステムを3年間の計画終了時に完成させるための研究を行う。
Domingo-Pardo, C.*; 木村 敦; 他135名*
European Physical Journal A, 59(1), p.8_1 - 8_11, 2023/01
被引用回数：11 パーセンタイル：90.92(Physics, Nuclear)This article presents a few selected developments and future ideas related to the measurement of (n, ) data of astrophysical interest at CERN n_TOF. The MC-aided analysis methodology for the use of low-efficiency radiation detectors in time-of-flight neutron-capture measurements is discussed, with particular emphasis on the systematic accuracy. Several recent instrumental advances are also presented, such as the development of total-energy detectors with -ray imaging capability for background suppression, and the development of an array of small-volume organic scintilla tors aimed at exploiting the high instantaneous neutron-flux of EAR2.
廃炉環境国際共同研究センター; 京都大学*
JAEA-Review 2022-027, 85 Pages, 2022/11
JAEA-Review-2022-027.pdf:5.72MB
日本原子力研究開発機構(JAEA)廃炉環境国際共同研究センター(CLADS)では、令和2年度英知を結集した原子力科学技術・人材育成推進事業(以下、「本事業」という)を実施している。本事業は、東京電力ホールディングス株式会社福島第一原子力発電所(1F)の廃炉等をはじめとした原子力分野の課題解決に貢献するため、国内外の英知を結集し、様々な分野の知見や経験を、従前の機関や分野の壁を越えて緊密に融合・連携させた基礎的・基盤的研究及び人材育成を推進することを目的としている。平成30年度の新規採択課題から実施主体を文部科学省からJAEAに移行することで、JAEAとアカデミアとの連携を強化し、廃炉に資する中長期的な研究開発・人材育成をより安定的かつ継続的に実施する体制を構築した。本研究は、研究課題のうち、平成30年度に採択された「ガンマ線画像スペクトル分光法による高放射線場環境の画像化による定量的放射能分布解析法」の平成30年度から令和3年度の研究成果について取りまとめたものである(令和3年度まで契約延長)。本課題は令和3年度が最終年度となるため4年度分の成果を取りまとめた。本研究では、ガンマ線イメージング装置であるETCCを1F廃炉事業での使用可能な可搬型装置でかつ高線量環境下で動作可能なように改良し、廃炉の現場に導入できるようにした。ETCCは世界初の光学カメラと同じ全単射撮像が可能なガンマ線カメラである。そのためETCCは一般的な定量的画像解析法を放射線にも適用可能とすることが可能で、1Fの廃炉に係る解決すべき6つの重点課題に革新的進展をもたらす。例えば廃炉工事で発生する汚染の飛散を3次元ガンマ線イメージングによりオンラインで検知、さらに拡散の動的な検知から精度の高い拡散予想を可能にする。それを実証するため令和元年に、1F敷地内1㎞四方を一度に画像モニタリングし、同時に100か所以上のスペクトル観測を実現し、今まで不明だったスカイシャインガンマ線スペクトル及び分布の計測に成功した。さらに京都大学複合原子力科学研究所原子炉建屋内の3次元線量計測を実施、微量なAr41の大気拡散を3次元の動画撮像に成功。廃炉を超え一般の原子炉での高精度な放射線3次元画像モニタリング及び放射能拡散予想システムが実現できることを示す画期的な成果が得られた。
Omer, M.; 静間 俊行*; 羽島 良一*; 小泉 光生
第43回日本核物質管理学会年次大会会議論文集(インターネット), 3 Pages, 2022/11
Gamma-rays originated from laser Compton scattering (LCS) are convenient photon sources for nondestructive interrogation of nuclear materials. LCS can be used with nuclear resonance fluorescence (NRF) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF), the two of which are considered photon-based active interrogation techniques. However, an accurate estimation of the incident LCS -ray flux is crucial. The -ray flux is customarily measured using high purity germanium (HPGe) detectors, usually calibrated using standard point-like radioactive -ray sources. These standard sources are entirely different from LCS beams in terms of detection geometry. Therefore, the calibration process must be corrected to meet the LCS beam conditions. Here, we demonstrate how to implement the required corrections and provide experimental validation of these corrections.
漆舘 理之*; 依田 朋之; 大谷 周一*; 山口 敏夫*; 國井 伸明*; 栗城 和輝*; 藤原 健壮; 新里 忠史; 北村 哲浩; 飯島 和毅
JAEA-Review 2022-023, 8 Pages, 2022/09
JAEA-Review-2022-023.pdf:1.19MB
日本原子力研究開発機構(JAEA)では、東京電力(株)福島第一原子力発電所の事故を契機に、2012年に福島県福島市内に分析所を開設し、ゲルマニウム半導体検出器による環境試料の放射能測定を開始した。2015年10月にゲルマニウム半導体検出器を用いたガンマ線の放射性分析(
Cs、Cs)の試験所として、公益財団法人日本適合性認定協会(JAB)からISO/IEC 17025規格の認定を受けた。試験所は、2022年3月末までに約60,000のさまざまな環境サンプルを測定した。試験所の品質管理および測定技術は、JABの定期的な監視によって認定されており、2019年9月に放射能分析研究機関として認定を更新した。
佐藤 優樹
Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 185, p.110254_1 - 110254_7, 2022/07
被引用回数：1 パーセンタイル：14.04(Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear)In a radiation environment, such as the decommissioning site of a nuclear power station, visualization of the distribution of radioactive substances and estimation of the dose equivalent rate around the site can help reduce the exposure dose of workers and plan their work. The author has developed a method of visualizing the existence of a radiation source using a gamma-ray imager, estimating its radioactivity, and estimating the dose equivalent rate around the source. A Compton camera, which is a gamma-ray imager, is used to visualize the existence of a Cs radiation source and estimate its radioactivity, and a three-dimensional (3D) model of the region around the source is generated using a simultaneous localization and mapping device based on 3D light detection and ranging. Next, the dose equivalent rate around the source is calculated by importing the 3D model data and radioactivity information into a particle and heavy ion transport code system code. The validity of the calculated dose equivalent rates was confirmed by comparing them with values measured using a survey meter. This method can be used not only to simply visualize a source and calculate the dose equivalent rate around it but also to evaluate how addition of shielding or removal of contaminated objects can contribute to reducing the dose equivalent rate.
測定による福島第一原子力発電所から80km圏内の土壌中天然放射性核種の空気カーマ率評価三上 智; 田中 博幸*; 奥田 直敏*; 坂本 隆一*; 越智 康太郎; 宇野 騎一郎*; 松田 規宏; 斎藤 公明
日本原子力学会和文論文誌, 20(4), p.159 - 178, 2021/12
2011年の福島第一原子力発電所事故により放出された放射性物質の影響のある地域で地殻ガンマ線によるバックグラウンド線量率のレベルを調査した。可搬型ゲルマニウム半導体検出器を用いて福島第一原子力発電所から80km圏内の370地点で、2013年から2019年にかけて地殻ガンマ線を測定した。ICRUレポート53に示される方法によってウラン238(
U),トリウム232(
Th)及びカリウム40(
K)の土壌中放射能濃度とこれらによる地上1m高さにおける空気カーマ率を測定評価した。U, Th及びKの370地点の平均濃度はそれぞれ18.8, 22.7, 428Bq/kgであった。また、空気カーマ率の対象エリアの平均値は0.0402
Gy/hであった。得られた空気カーマ率を文献に報告されている値と比較した。その結果、本研究による測定結果は文献に報告されている値と互いに相関があり、数値は不確かさの範囲内で一致していた。これは地殻ガンマ線による空気カーマ率は地質に依存するためである。地質時代が中生代、地質が花崗岩や流紋岩に分類される地点の空気カーマ率はその他の時代や岩石種に分類される地点の空気カーマ率に比べて統計学的に有意に高いことが確認できた。これは、既報の知見と整合する結果であった。
