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Author Zago, L. et al; Gadea, A.; Algora, A.
Title High-spin states in Po-212 above the alpha-decaying (18(+)) isomer Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication Physics Letters B Abbreviated Journal (up) Phys. Lett. B
Volume 834 Issue Pages 137457 - 5pp
Keywords gamma spectroscopy; Isomer spectroscopy; High-spin spectroscopy
Abstract The nucleus Po-212 has been produced through the fragmentation of a U-238 primary beam at 1GeV/nucleon at GSI, separated with the FRagment Separator, FRS, and studied via isomer gamma-decay spectroscopy with the RISING setup. Two delayed previously unknown gamma rays have been observed. One has been attributed to the E3 decay of a 21(-) isomeric state feeding the alpha-emitting 45-s (18(+)) high-spin isomer. The other gamma-ray line has been assigned to the decay of a higher-lying 23(+) metastable state. These are the first observations of high-spin states above the Po-212 (18(+)) isomer, by virtue of the selectivity obtained via ion-by-ion identification of U-238 fragmentation products. Comparison with shell-model calculations points to shortfalls in the nuclear interactions involving high- jproton and neutron orbitals, to which the region around Z similar to 100 is sensitive.
Address [Zago, L.; Lunardi, S.; Lenzi, S. M.; Mengoni, D.] Univ Padua, Dipartimento Fis, I-35131 Padua, Italy, Email: luca.zago@lnl.infn.it
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Publisher Elsevier Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0370-2693 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000890050000015 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5457
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Author Roser, J.; Barrientos, L.; Bernabeu, J.; Borja-Lloret, M.; Muñoz, E.; Ros, A.; Viegas, R.; Llosa, G.
Title Joint image reconstruction algorithm in Compton cameras Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication Physics in Medicine and Biology Abbreviated Journal (up) Phys. Med. Biol.
Volume 67 Issue 15 Pages 155009 - 15pp
Keywords Compton camera; compton imaging; hadron therapy; image reconstruction; LM-MLEM; Monte Carlo simulations; multi-layer compton telescope
Abstract Objective. To demonstrate the benefits of using an joint image reconstruction algorithm based on the List Mode Maximum Likelihood Expectation Maximization that combines events measured in different channels of information of a Compton camera. Approach. Both simulations and experimental data are employed to show the algorithm performance. Main results. The obtained joint images present improved image quality and yield better estimates of displacements of high-energy gamma-ray emitting sources. The algorithm also provides images that are more stable than any individual channel against the noisy convergence that characterizes Maximum Likelihood based algorithms. Significance. The joint reconstruction algorithm can improve the quality and robustness of Compton camera images. It also has high versatility, as it can be easily adapted to any Compton camera geometry. It is thus expected to represent an important step in the optimization of Compton camera imaging.
Address [Roser, J.; Barrientos, L.; Bernabeu, J.; Borja-Lloret, M.; Munoz, E.; Ros, A.; Viegas, R.; Llosa, G.] CSIC UV, Inst Fis Corpuscular IFIC, Valencia, Spain, Email: Jorge.Roser@ific.uv.es
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Publisher IOP Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0031-9155 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000827830200001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5298
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Author Borys, D. et al; Brzezinski, K.
Title ProTheRaMon-a GATE simulation framework for proton therapy range monitoring using PET imaging Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication Physics in Medicine and Biology Abbreviated Journal (up) Phys. Med. Biol.
Volume 67 Issue 22 Pages 224002 - 15pp
Keywords proton therapy; GATE; Monte Carlo simulations; J-PET; medical imaging
Abstract Objective. This paper reports on the implementation and shows examples of the use of the ProTheRaMon framework for simulating the delivery of proton therapy treatment plans and range monitoring using positron emission tomography (PET). ProTheRaMon offers complete processing of proton therapy treatment plans, patient CT geometries, and intra-treatment PET imaging, taking into account therapy and imaging coordinate systems and activity decay during the PET imaging protocol specific to a given proton therapy facility. We present the ProTheRaMon framework and illustrate its potential use case and data processing steps for a patient treated at the Cyclotron Centre Bronowice (CCB) proton therapy center in Krakow, Poland. Approach. The ProTheRaMon framework is based on GATE Monte Carlo software, the CASToR reconstruction package and in-house developed Python and bash scripts. The framework consists of five separated simulation and data processing steps, that can be further optimized according to the user's needs and specific settings of a given proton therapy facility and PET scanner design. Main results. ProTheRaMon is presented using example data from a patient treated at CCB and the J-PET scanner to demonstrate the application of the framework for proton therapy range monitoring. The output of each simulation and data processing stage is described and visualized. Significance. We demonstrate that the ProTheRaMon simulation platform is a high-performance tool, capable of running on a computational cluster and suitable for multi-parameter studies, with databases consisting of large number of patients, as well as different PET scanner geometries and settings for range monitoring in a clinical environment. Due to its modular structure, the ProTheRaMon framework can be adjusted for different proton therapy centers and/or different PET detector geometries. It is available to the community via github (Borys et al 2022).
Address [Borys, Damian] Silesian Tech Univ, Dept Syst Biol & Engn, Gliwice, Poland, Email: damin.borys@polsl.pl
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher IOP Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0031-9155 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000885248200001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5416
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Author Fuster-Martinez, N.; Bruce, R.; Hofer, M.; Persson, T.; Redaelli, S.; Tomas, R.
Title Aperture measurements with ac dipoles and movable collimators in the Large Hadron Collider Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication Physical Review Accelerators and Beams Abbreviated Journal (up) Phys. Rev. Accel. Beams
Volume 25 Issue 10 Pages 101002 - 13pp
Keywords
Abstract This paper presents a first experimental demonstration of a new nondestructive method for aperture measurements based on ac dipoles. In high intensity particle colliders, such as the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC), aperture measurements are crucial for a safe operation while optimizing the optics in order to reduce the size of the colliding beams and hence increase the luminosity. In the LHC, this type of measurements became mandatory during beam commissioning and the current method used is based on the destructive blowup of bunches using a transverse damper. The new method presented in this paper uses the ac-dipole excitation to generate adiabatic forced oscillations of the beam in order to create losses to identify the smallest aperture in the machine without blowing up the beam emittance. A precise and tuneable control of the oscillation amplitude enables the beams to be reused for several aperture measurements, as well as for other subsequent commissioning activities. Measurements performed with the new method are presented and compared with the current LHC transverse damper method for two different beam energies and two different operational optics.
Address [Fuster-Martinez, N.] CSIC UV, Inst Fis Corpuscular, Valencia 46908, Spain, Email: nuria.fuster@ific.uv.es
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Amer Physical Soc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000875736400001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5397
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Author Briz, J.A.; Borge, M.J.G.; Rubio, B.; Agramunt, J.; Algora, A.; Deo, A.Y.; Estevez Aguado, M.E.; Farrelly, G.; Fraile, L.M.; Gelletly, W.; Maira, A.; Nacher, E.; Perea, A.; Podolyak, Z.; Poves, A.; Sarriguren, P.; Tengblad, O.
Title Clarifying the structure of low-lying states in Br-72 Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication Physical Review C Abbreviated Journal (up) Phys. Rev. C
Volume 105 Issue 1 Pages 014323 - 17pp
Keywords
Abstract The spins and parities of low-lying states in 72Br populated in the beta decay of 72Kr have been studied via conversion electron spectroscopy. The measurements were carried out at ISOLDE using a miniorange spectrometer with Si(Li) and HPGe detectors for electrons and gamma ray detection. Results of the conversion coefficients corresponding to transitions deexciting 12 levels in 72Br are reported. The multipolarities of the transitions are deduced and the spins and parities of the levels involved are discussed. From the multipolarities of the most intense transitions to the ground state, the spin and parity of the 72Br ground state have been definitely established as 1+. The spin of the 101.2-keV isomeric state is determined to be 3-. The level scheme is compared with mean-field and shell-model calculations and oblate deformation for the 72Br ground state is deduced. No E0 transitions have been found in 72Br. E0 transitions in the neighboring isobaric nuclei, 72Se and 72Ge, have also been studied.
Address [Briz, J. A.; Borge, M. J. G.; Maira, A.; Perea, A.; Sarriguren, P.; Tengblad, O.] CSIC, Inst Estruct Mat, Serrano 113 Bis, E-28006 Madrid, Spain
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Amer Physical Soc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 2469-9985 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000748401900005 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5092
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