SESSION G Tuesday, 30 September
Dosimetry and Facilities
Chairs: Arnaud Dufour & Gerd Datzmann
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Queen Elisabeth Hall
G1 11:35 - 11:50
Dosimetric characterization of the mixed radiation environment created by 1 GeV_n Fe-56 impact on regolith using Timepix3​
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Authors: H. Cintas(1), Y. Akisheva(2), B. Bergmann(1), S. Blunier(3), D. Boscolo(4), V. Pan(5), A. Rosenfeld(5), P. Smolyanskiy(1), R. Torres(3), L. Tran(5)
1. Insitute of Experimental and Applied Physics, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic, 2. Yulia Talk Smart & Consulting, France, 3. European Space Agency, Germany, 4. GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH, Germany, 5. University of Wollongong, Australia
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Presenting author: Hugo Cintas
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We first used Geant4 to simulate the interaction of 1 GeV/n 56Fe with different thicknesses of regolith. Then, we used a Two-layer Timepix3 detector to measure and characterize the mixed radiation field generated to identify the optimal shielding configuration.
G2 11:50 - 12:05
Toward Accurate Monitoring of 14 MeV Neutron Flux: Dual Calibration of a Lithium-Glass Scintillator​
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Authors: F. Fricano(1), L. Weninger(1), A. Morana(2), A. Colangeli(3), S. Loreti(3), Y. Ouerdane(2), E. Marin(2), B. Aziz(2), D. Lambert(4), P. Paillet(4), B. Capoen(5), H. El hamzaoui(5), D. Labat(5), M. Bouazaoui(5), A. Pietropaolo(3), S. Girard(6)
1. Laboratoire Hubert Curien, France, 2. Laboratory Hubert Curien, France, 3. ENEA, Italy, 4. CEA, France, 5. Université de Lille, France, 6. Université de Saint Etienne, France
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Presenting author: Fiammetta Fricano
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We tested the capability of a cerium activated lithium silicate glass scintillator to act as neutron flux and fluence monitor. A characterization under X-rays allows for large dose effects investigation and dose rate range evaluation.
G3 12:05 - 12:20
Optimizing the Performances of Optical Fiber Dosimeters Operating in the Visible Domain​
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Authors: M. Roche(1), A. Morana(2), F. Fricano(3), N. Kerboub(4), J. Mekki(4), G. Mélin(5), T. Robin(5), E. Marin(3), A. Boukenter(3), Y. Ouerdane(3), D. Lambert(1), P. Paillet(1), S. Girard(6)
1. CEA, France, 2. Laboratory Hubert Curien, France, 3. Laboratoire Hubert Curien, France, 4. CNES, France, 5. EXAIL, France, 6. Université de Saint Etienne, France
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Presenting author: Martin Roche
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We investigate how the photobleaching effect influences the performances of a dosimeter based on phosphosilicate multimode optical fiber under various irradiation conditions (dose, dose rate, temperature).
G4 12:20 - 12:45
Fragmentation Analysis of High-Energy Heavy Ion Beams for Single Event Effects Testing at NSRL​
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Authors: T. Olsen(1), J. Gasparik(1), D. Inzalaco(1), X. Jiang(1), M. Mccarthy(1), M. Sivertz(1)
1. NASA Space Radiation Lab (BNL), USA
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Presenting author: Trevor Olsen
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Fragmentation of high kinetic energy heavy ions results in a lower per-particle LET incident on a target. This paper presents a comparison between experimental data and FLUKA simulations of commonly used NSRL beams.
POSTERS
PG-1
Universal Approach to Measuring Focused Beam Size for Pulsed-Laser SEE Testing​
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Authors: T. Crane(1), J. Hales(1), A. Ildefonso(2), D. Mcmorrow(1)
1. U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, USA, 2. Indiana University, USA
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Presenting author: Trevor Crane
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The single-event effect response induced by pulsed-laser testing depends strongly on the focused beam size. This work presents a universal approach for accurately measuring this focused beam size aimed at improving repeatability and traceability.
PG-2
New Fusion Linear Accelerator for Radiation Effects (FLARE) 14 MeV Steady State Neutron Testing Facility and Potential Use Cases​
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Authors: S. Burger(1), G. Becerra(1)
1. SHINE Technologies, LLC, USA
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Presenting author: Gabriel Becerra
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SHINE Technologies has conducted multiple radiation effects tests since late 2023 with customers to demonstrate functionality and collect data at FLARE, its new 14 MeV fusion neutron radiation testing facility.
PG-3
Timepix3 and silicon diode measurements at the AmBe neutron source at CERN, and their comparison with Monte Carlo simulations
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Authors: D. Prelipcean(1), G. Lerner(1), R. Garcia(1)
1. CERN, Switzerland
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Presenting author: Daniel Prelipcean
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The neutron induced event-by-event energy deposition in a Timepix3 and a silicon diode detector is investigated using an AmBe source, and compared with Monte Carlo simulations performed with the FLUKA.CERN and G4SEE codes.
PG-4
A Compact Silicon Pixel System for Particle Detection for Space Radiation Dosimetry​
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Authors: V. Yeroshenko(1), F. Bezerra(2), M. Kachel(3), R. Sefri(3), J. Baudot(3), F. Morel(3), S. Callier(1), A. Perdon(1), J. Fleury(1)
1. Weeroc, France, 2. CNES, France, 3. IPHC, France
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Presenting author: Vsevolod Yeroshenko
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We developed a compact CubeSat format device based on Monolithic Imager CMOS Monolithic Active Pixel Sensor technology. It is aimed at measuring the dose and identifying the type of radiation in the space environment.
PG-5
RADFET- dosimeter as dose rate measurement tool
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Authors: B. Podlepetsky(1), A. Rodin(2), A. Zhukov(2)
1. MEPhI, Russian Federation, 2. NRNU MEPHI, Russian Federation
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Presenting author: Boris Podlepetsky
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The possibilities of using n-channel MOSFET (called aRADFET) to measure the dose rate of ionizing radiation were investigated. Compact electro-physical models were proposed to interpret obtained results.
PG-6
Irradiation Research at HZB: Current Capabilities and Future Potential
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Authors: A. Dittwald(1), J. Bundesmann(1), A. Denker(1), G. Kourkafas(1), T. Fanselow(1)
1. Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Germany
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Presenting author: Alina Dittwald
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HZB provides proton irradiation with flexible time structure up to 68 MeV, scattered (40 mm) and focused beam, intensities up to 10*e13 p/cm^2 at several target stations and gamma irradiation up to 10 krad/h (H2O)
PG-7
Validation of the ICPO medical 194 MeV proton line for radiation testing of electronic devices​
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Authors: F. Bezerra(1), A. Bonfrate(2), A. Patriarca(2), R. Ferrand(2), L. De marzi(2), N. Kerboub(1), J. Mekki(1)
1. CNES, France, 2. Institut Curie, France​
Presenting author: Francoise Bezerra
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The 194 MeV proton line located at ICPO, proton-therapy center near Paris was recently validated for radiation testing of electronic devices by CNES, the French space agency. Beam characteristics, dosimetry and validation results are presented.
PG-8L
Facility intercomparison towards reliable very-high-energy heavy ion dosimetry for space electronics testing at CERN​
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Authors: N. Emriskova(1), A. Waets(1), R. Garcia alia(1)
1. CERN, Switzerland
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Presenting author: Natalia Emriskova
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A benchmark dosimetry method using silicon diode measurements and FLUKA simulations was applied across very-high-energy heavy ion facilities to enable intercomparison and support the development of the emerging CERN beam line for space electronics testing.
PG-9L
Ultracompact platform for radiation testing of electronics via laser-accelerated high energy electrons​
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Authors: S. Milton(1), C. Neacsu(1), B. Hegelich(1)
1. TAU Systems, USA
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Presenting author: Catalin C. Neacsu
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We report on electron-based SEE-testing of electronics, where purposefully prepared electron packets mimic heavy ions. This compact platform accesses independently controllable high-LETs and -ranges for µm-accurate testing, offering a viable alternative to large ion facilities.
PG-10L
The proton and heavy ion irradiation facility at UMCG-PARTREC​
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Authors: B. Jones(1), A. Gerbershagen(2), H. Kremers(1), M. Goethem(2)
1. Particle Therapy Research Center (PARTREC), Biomedical Sciences Department, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Netherlands, 2. Particle Therapy Research Center (PARTREC), Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Netherlands
Presenting author: Brian Nathaniel Jones
​​The specifications of the irradiation facility for up to 190 MeV protons and heavy ions up to xenon at 30 MeV/u for radiation harness testing in air at UMCG-PARTREC will be presented.