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, and X-ray spectrum analysisOshima, Masumi*; Goto, Jun*; Hayakawa, Takehito*; Asai, Masato; Kin, Tadahiro*; Shinohara, Hirofumi*
Isotope News, (790), p.19 - 23, 2023/12
When analyzing samples that contain many radionuclides at various concentrations, such as radioactive waste or fuel debris, it is difficult to apply general spectrum analysis methods and is necessary to chemically separate each nuclide before quantifying it. The chemical separation is especially essential for analysis using a liquid scintillation counter (LSC). In this report, the authors explain the newly developed spectral determination method (SDM) in which the entire spectrum is fitted to quantify radioactivity of nuclides mixed in a sample. By applying the SDM to - and X-ray spectrum measured by LSC and -ray spectrum measured by Ge detector simultaneously, the authors demonstrated that radioactivity of 40 radionuclides mixed in a sample at concentrations varying by two orders could be quantified, which is useful to simplify chemical separation process in radionuclide quantification.
-ray detection to long-lived radioactive nuclide determination in environmental samplesOshima, Masumi*; Goto, Jun*; Haraga, Tomoko; Kin, Tadahiro*; Ikebe, Yurie*; Seto, Hirofumi*; Bamba, Shigeru*; Shinohara, Hirofumi*; Morimoto, Takao*; Isogai, Keisuke*
Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, 57(6), p.663 - 670, 2020/06
Times Cited Count：0 Percentile：0.01(Nuclear Science & Technology)Gamma-gamma coincidence measurement utilized in -ray spectroscopy experiments is well known to be effective for the improvement of signal-to-noise ratio in a -ray spectrum. We study its applicability to determination of long-lived radioactive nuclides in environmental samples. The -ray simulation code Geant 4.10.2 was used. We took up 35 nuclides which need to be determined for the evaluation of fission product leakage at the nuclear accident in the Fukushima nuclear power plants. Among them five nuclides of 
Co, 
Nb, 
Cs, 
Eu and 
Eu can be the objectives of the multiple -ray detection method. The simulation results indicate that the signal-to-noise ratio can be improved by a factor between 9.8 and 283, and the detection limit by a factor between 2.7 and 8.5 relative to the singles measurement, implying that the method can be well applied to the determination of the long-lived radioactive nuclides.
Shinohara, Ayaka*; Hanaoka, Hirofumi*; Sakashita, Tetsuya*; Sato, Tatsuhiko; Yamaguchi, Aiko*; Ishioka, Noriko*; Tsushima, Yoshito*
Annals of Nuclear Medicine, 32(2), p.114 - 122, 2018/02
Times Cited Count：8 Percentile：44.01(Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging)Radionuclide therapy with low-energy auger electron emitters could potentially provide high anti-tumor efficacy while keeping normal organs toxicity low. In this study, we evaluated the usefulness of auger electron emitter 
I and compared it with beta-emitter 
I for tumor treatment in 2D and 3D cell culture models. The computer simulation model for 2D and 3D cell culture were constructed, and the absorbed radiation dose of I or I in each model were calculated by using a Monte Carlo simulation code (PHITS). The therapeutic effect of I was comparable to that of I in 2D model, but the efficacy was inferior to that of I-MIBG in 3D model, since crossfire effect is negligible and the homogeneous distribution of radionuclide was insufficient.
Tamai, Hiroshi; Okubo, Ayako; Kimura, Yoshiki; Shinohara, Nobuo; Tazaki, Makiko; Shimizu, Ryo; Suda, Kazunori; Tomikawa, Hirofumi
Proceedings of INMM 58th Annual Meeting (Internet), 6 Pages, 2017/07
Nuclear forensics is a technical measure to analyse and collate samples of illegally used nuclear materials, etc., to clarify their origins, routes, etc. and contribute to criminal identifications. Close collaboration with police and judicial organizations is essential. The national response framework is being built up with international cooperation. Discussions on promoting technical capability and regional cooperation are presented.
Tamai, Hiroshi; Okubo, Ayako; Kimura, Yoshiki; Kokaji, Lisa; Shinohara, Nobuo; Tomikawa, Hirofumi
Dai-37-Kai Kaku Busshitsu Kanri Gakkai Nihon Shibu Nenji Taikai Rombunshu (CD-ROM), 8 Pages, 2017/02
Nuclear Forensics capability has been developed under the international collaborations. For its effective function, technical development in analysis of seized nuclear materials as well as the institutional development in comprehensive response framework are required under individual national responsibility. In order to keep the "chain of custody" in the proper operation of sample collection at the event scene, radiological analysis at the laboratory, storage of the samples, and further inspection and trial, close cooperation and information sharing between relevant organisations are essential. IAEA issues the Implementing Guide to provide the model action plan and assists individual national development. International cooperation for the technical improvement and awareness cultivation is promoted. Examples in such national developments will be introduced and prospective technical/institutional prerequisite for nuclear forensics response framework will be studied.
Tamai, Hiroshi; Kimura, Yoshiki; Okubo, Ayako; Shinohara, Nobuo; Tomikawa, Hirofumi
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Nuclear forensics is effective measure for strengthening nuclear security through the analysis of origin and characteristics of nuclear materials or radio-isotopes collected at the crime scene inspections. In the development of nuclear forensics laboratory/library, "Chain of Custody" should be kept in mind on the view point of juridical process. Each nation should develop own national response plan to stipulate the framework for integrated nuclear forensics activities. Good practices for stipulating national frameworks for nuclear forensics are investigated in advancing nations such as US, EU and Canada. Issues and measures are proposed aiming at improving its framework.
Konno, Yuta*; Maeyama, Takeshi*; Saegusa, Jun; Shinohara, Hirofumi*; Ota, Hiroshi*; Isogai, Keisuke*
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