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Martinez-Reviriego, P.; Esperante, D.; Grudiev, A.; Gimeno, B.; Blanch, C.; Gonzalez-Iglesias, D.; Fuster-Martinez, N.; Martin-Luna, P.; Martinez, E.; Menendez, A.; Fuster, J. |
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Dielectric assist accelerating structures for compact linear accelerators of low energy particles in hadrontherapy treatments |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2024 |
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Frontiers in Physics |
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Front. Physics |
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12 |
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1345237 - 12pp |
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dielectric assist accelerating (DAA) structures; radio frequency (RF); LINAC; hadrontherapy; standing wave |
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Dielectric Assist Accelerating (DAA) structures based on ultralow-loss ceramic are being studied as an alternative to conventional disk-loaded copper cavities. This accelerating structure consists of dielectric disks with irises arranged periodically in metallic structures working under the TM02-pi mode. In this paper, the numerical design of an S-band DAA structure for low beta particles, such as protons or carbon ions used for Hadrontherapy treatments, is shown. Four dielectric materials with different permittivity and loss tangent are studied as well as different particle velocities. Through optimization, a design that concentrates most of the RF power in the vacuum space near the beam axis is obtained, leading to a significant reduction of power loss on the metallic walls. This allows to fabricate cavities with an extremely high quality factor, over 100,000, and shunt impedance over 300 M omega/m at room temperature. During the numerical study, the design optimization has been improved by adjusting some of the cell parameters in order to both increase the shunt impedance and reduce the peak electric field in certain locations of the cavity, which can lead to instabilities in its normal functioning. |
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[Martinez-Reviriego, Pablo; Esperante, Daniel; Gimeno, Benito; Blanch, Cesar; Gonzalez-Iglesias, Daniel; Fuster-Martinez, Nuria; Martin-Luna, Pablo; Martinez, Eduardo; Menendez, Abraham; Fuster, Juan] CSIC Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular IFIC, Paterna, Spain, Email: pablo.martinez.reviriego@ific.uv.es |
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WOS:001162373700001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Cai, Y.; Herrero-Garcia, J.; Schmidt, M.A.; Vicente, A.; Volkas, R.R. |
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From the Trees to the Forest: A Review of Radiative Neutrino Mass Models |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Frontiers in Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Front. Physics |
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5 |
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63 - 56pp |
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neutrino masses; lepton flavor violation; lepton number violation; beyond the standard model; effective field theory; model building; LHC; dark matter |
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A plausible explanation for the lightness of neutrino masses is that neutrinos are massless at tree level, with their mass (typically Majorana) being generated radiatively at one or more loops. The new couplings, together with the suppression coming from the loop factors, imply that the new degrees of freedom cannot be too heavy (they are typically at the TeV scale). Therefore, in these models there are no large mass hierarchies and they can be tested using different searches, making their detailed phenomenological study very appealing. In particular, the new particles can be searched for at colliders and generically induce signals in lepton-flavor and lepton-number violating processes (in the case of Majorana neutrinos), which are not independent from reproducing correctly the neutrino masses and mixings. The main focus of the review is on Majorana neutrinos. We order the allowed theory space from three different perspectives: (i) using an effective operator approach to lepton number violation, (ii) by the number of loops at which the Weinberg operator is generated, (iii) within a given loop order, by the possible irreducible topologies. We also discuss in more detail some popular radiative models which involve qualitatively different features, revisiting their most important phenomenological implications. Finally, we list some promising avenues to pursue. |
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[Cai, Yi] Sun Yat Sen Univ, Sch Phys, Guangzhou, Guangdong, Peoples R China, Email: juan.herrero-garcia@coepp.org.au; |
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WOS:000416908800001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Bouhova-Thacker, E.; Kostyukhin, V.; Koffas, T.; Liebig, W.; Limper, M.; Piacquadio, G.N.; Prokofiev, K.; Weiser, C.; Wildauer, A. |
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Expected Performance of Vertex Reconstruction in the ATLAS Experiment at the LHC |
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Journal Article |
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2010 |
Publication |
IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science |
Abbreviated Journal |
IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci. |
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57 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
760-767 |
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Data analysis; data reconstruction; high energy physics; pattern recognition; reconstruction algorithms; tracking; vertex detectors |
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In the harsh environment of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN (design luminosity of 10(34) cm(-2) s(-1)) efficient reconstruction of vertices is crucial for many physics analyses. Described in this paper is the expected performance of the vertex reconstruction used in the ATLAS experiment. The algorithms for the reconstruction of primary and secondary vertices as well as for finding photon conversions and vertex reconstruction in jets are described. The implementation of vertex algorithms which follows a very modular design based on object-oriented C++ is presented. A user-friendly concept allows event reconstruction and physics analyses to compare and optimize their choice among different vertex reconstruction strategies. The performance of implemented algorithms has been studied on a variety of Monte Carlo samples and results are presented. |
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[Bouhova-Thacker, Eva] Univ Lancaster, Lancaster LA1 4YB, England, Email: bouhova@mail.cern.ch |
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Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc |
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0018-9499 |
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ISI:000276679200006 |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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260 |
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Belver, D.; Cabanelas, P.; Castro, E.; Garzon, J.A.; Gil, A.; Gonzalez-Diaz, D.; Koenig, W.; Traxler, M. |
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Performance of the Low-Jitter High-Gain/Bandwidth Front-End Electronics of the HADES tRPC Wall |
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Journal Article |
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2010 |
Publication |
IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science |
Abbreviated Journal |
IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci. |
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57 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
2848-2856 |
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Charge to width algorithm; fast amplifying and digitizing electronics; front-end electronics; HADES; time of flight; timing RPC |
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A front-end electronics (FEE) chain for accurate time measurements has been developed for the new Resistive Plate Chamber (RPC)-based Time-of-Flight (TOF) wall of the High Acceptance Di-Electron Spectrometer (HADES). The wall covers an area of around 8 m(2) divided in 6 sectors. In total, 1122 4-gap timing RPC cells are read-out by 2244 time and charge sensitive channels. The FEE chain consists of 2 custom-made boards: a 4-channel Daughter BOard(DBO) and a 32-channel MotherBOard (MBO). The DBO uses a fast 2 GHz amplifier feeding a dual high-speed discriminator. The time and charge information are encoded, respectively, in the leading edge and the width of an LVDS signal. Each MBO houses up to 8 DBOs providing them regulated voltage supply, threshold values via DACs, test signals and, additionally, routing out a signal proportional to the channel multiplicity needed for a 1st level trigger decision. The MBO delivers LVDS signals to a multi-purpose Trigger Readout Board (TRB) for data acquisition. The FEE allows achieving a system resolution around 75 ps fulfilling comfortably the requirements of the HADES upgrade [1]. The commissioning of the whole RPC wall is finished and the 6 sectors are already mounted in their final position in the HADES spectrometer and ready to take data during the beam-times foreseen for 2010. |
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[Belver, Daniel; Cabanelas, P.; Castro, E.; Garzon, J. A.] Univ Santiago Compostela, LabCAF, Santiago De Compostela 15782, Spain, Email: daniel.belver@usc.es |
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Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc |
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ISI:000283440400007 |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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349 |
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Aliaga, R.J. |
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Real-Time Estimation of Zero Crossings of Sampled Signals for Timing Using Cubic Spline Interpolation |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science |
Abbreviated Journal |
IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci. |
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64 |
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8 |
Pages |
2414-2422 |
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Digital arithmetic; digital circuits; digital timing; field-programmable gate array (FPGA); interpolation; signal processing algorithms; splines time estimation; time resolution |
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A scheme is proposed for hardware estimation of the location of zero crossings of sampled signals with subsample resolution for timing applications, which consists of interpolating the signal with a cubic spline near the zero crossing and then finding the root of the resulting polynomial. An iterative algorithm based on the bisection method is presented that obtains one bit of the result per step and admits an efficient digital implementation using fixed-point representation. In particular, the root estimation iteration involves only two additions, and the initial values can be obtained from finite impulse response (FIR) filters with certain symmetry properties. It is shown that this allows online real-time estimation of timestamps in free-running sampling detector systems with improved accuracy with respect to the more common linear interpolation. The method is evaluated with simulations using ideal and real timing signals, and estimates are given for the resource usage and speed of its implementation. |
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[Aliaga, Ramon J.] Inst Fis Corpuscular, Paterna 46980, Spain, Email: raalva@upvnet.upv.es |
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Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc |
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WOS:000411027700008 |
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no |
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no |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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3301 |
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Albiol, F.; Corbi, A.; Albiol, A. |
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Densitometric Radiographic Imaging With Contour Sensors |
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Journal Article |
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2019 |
Publication |
IEEE Access |
Abbreviated Journal |
IEEE Access |
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7 |
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18902-18914 |
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Conventional X-ray imaging; contour data; densitometric images; dynamic range; depth information |
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We present the technical/physical foundations of a new imaging technique that combines ordinary radiographic information (generated by conventional X-ray settings) with the patient's volume to derive densitometric images. Traditionally, these images provide quantitative information about tissues densities. In our approach, they graphically enhance either soft or bony regions. After measuring the patient's volume with contour recognition devices, the physical traversed lengths within it (as the Roentgen beam intersects the patient) are calculated and pixel-wise associated with the original radiograph (X). In order to derive this map of lengths (L), the camera equations of the X-ray system and the contour sensor are determined. The patient's surface is also translated to the point-of-view of the X-ray beam and all its entrance/exit points are sought with the help of ray-casting methods. The derived L is applied to X as a physical operation (subtraction), obtaining soft tissue-(D-S) or bone-enhanced (D'(B)) figures. In the D-S type, the contained graphical information can be linearly mapped to the average electronic density (traversed by the X-ray beam). This feature represents an interesting proof-of-concept of associating density data to radiographs, but most important, their intensity histogram is objectively compressed, i.e., the dynamic range is more shrunk (compared against the corresponding X). This leads to other advantages: improvement in the visibility of border/edge areas (high gradient), extended manual window level/width manipulations during screening, and immediate correction of underexposed X instances. In the D-B' type, high-density elements are highlighted and easier to discern. All these results can be achieved with low-energy beam exposures, saving costs and dose. Future work will deepen this clinical side of our research. In contrast with other image-based modifiers, the proposed method is grounded on the measurement of a physical entity: the span of the X-ray beam within a body while undertaking a radiographic examination. |
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[Albiol, Francisco; Corbi, Alberto] CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, Paterna 46980, Spain, Email: kiko@ific.uv.es |
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Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc |
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2169-3536 |
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WOS:000459591800001 |
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no |
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no |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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3920 |
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Zhang, X.; Xiao, Y.T.; Gimeno, B. |
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Multipactor Suppression by a Resonant Static Magnetic Field on a Dielectric Surface |
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Journal Article |
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2020 |
Publication |
IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices |
Abbreviated Journal |
IEEE Trans. Electron Devices |
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67 |
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12 |
Pages |
5723-5728 |
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Radio frequency; Dielectrics; Magnetic resonance; Discharges (electric); Surface discharges; Surface waves; Electrostatics; Monte Carlo simulation; multipactor discharge; orthogonal waves; resonant static magnetic field; secondary electron yield |
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In this article, we study the suppression of the multipactor phenomenon on a dielectric surface by a resonant static magnetic field. A homemade Monte Carlo algorithm is developed for multipactor simulations on a dielectric surface driven by two orthogonal radio frequency (RF) electric field components. When the static magnetic field is perpendicular to the tangential and normal RF electric fields, it is shown that if the normal electric field lags the tangential electric field by pi/2, the superposition of the normal and tangential electric fields will trigger a gyro-acceleration of the electron cloud and restrain the multipactor discharge effectively. By contrast, when the normal electric field is in advance of the tangential electric field by pi/2, the difference between the normal and tangential electric fields drives gyro-motion of the electron cloud. Consequently, two enhanced discharge zones are inevitable. The suppression effects of the resonant static magnetic field that is parallel to the tangential RF electric field or to the normal RF electric field are also presented. |
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[Zhang, Xue; Xiao, Yuting] Xiangtan Univ, Sch Automat & Elect Informat, Xiangtan 411105, Hunan, Peoples R China, Email: zhangxue.iecas@yahoo.com; |
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Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc |
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0018-9383 |
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WOS:000594337700064 |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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4627 |
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Gonzalez-Iglesias, D.; Esperante, D.; Gimeno, B.; Boronat, M.; Blanch, C.; Fuster-Martinez, N.; Martinez-Reviriego, P.; Martin-Luna, P.; Fuster, J. |
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Analytical RF Pulse Heating Analysis for High Gradient Accelerating Structures |
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Journal Article |
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2021 |
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IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science |
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IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci. |
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68 |
Issue |
2 |
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78-91 |
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RF accelerating structures; RF pulse heating; thermal analysis |
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The main aim of this work is to present a simple method, based on analytical expressions, for obtaining the temperature increase due to the Joule effect inside the metallic walls of an RF accelerating component. This technique relies on solving the 1-D heat-transfer equation for a thick wall, considering that the heat sources inside the wall are the ohmic losses produced by the RF electromagnetic fields penetrating the metal with finite electrical conductivity. Furthermore, it is discussed how the theoretical expressions of this method can be applied to obtain an approximation to the temperature increase in realistic 3-D RF accelerating structures, taking as an example the cavity of an RF electron photoinjector and a traveling wave linac cavity. These theoretical results have been benchmarked with numerical simulations carried out with commercial finite-element method (FEM) software, finding good agreement among them. Besides, the advantage of the analytical method with respect to the numerical simulations is evidenced. In particular, the model could be very useful during the design and optimization phase of RF accelerating structures, where many different combinations of parameters must be analyzed in order to obtain the proper working point of the device, allowing to save time and speed up the process. However, it must be mentioned that the method described in this article is intended to provide a quick approximation to the temperature increase in the device, which of course is not as accurate as the proper 3-D numerical simulations of the component. |
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[Gonzalez-Iglesias, D.; Esperante, D.; Gimeno, B.; Boronat, M.; Blanch, C.; Fuster-Martinez, N.; Martinez-Reviriego, P.; Martin-Luna, P.; Fuster, J.] UV, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular IFIC, Valencia 46980, Spain, Email: daniel.gonzalez-iglesias@uv.es |
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WOS:000619349900001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Monerris-Belda, O.; Cervera Marin, R.; Rodriguez Jodar, M.; Diaz-Caballero, E.; Alcaide Guillen, C.; Petit, J.; Boria, V.E.; Gimeno, B.; Raboso, D. |
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High Power RF Discharge Detection Technique Based on the In-Phase and Quadrature Signals |
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Journal Article |
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2021 |
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IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques |
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IEEE Trans. Microw. Theory Tech. |
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69 |
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12 |
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5429-5438 |
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Radio frequency; Microwave theory and techniques; Electric breakdown; Discharges (electric); Noise measurement; Sensitivity; RF signals; Corona; microwave devices; multipactor; radio frequency (RF) breakdown; RF high power |
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High power radio frequency (RF) breakdown testing is a subject of great relevance in the space industry, due to the increasing need of higher transmission power and smaller devices. This work presents a novel RF breakdown detection system, which monitors the same parameters as the microwave nulling system but with several advantages. Where microwave nulling-a de facto standard in RF breakdown testing-is narrowband and requires continuous tuning to keep its sensitivity, the proposed technique is broadband and maintains its performance for any RF signal. On top of that, defining the detection threshold is cumbersome due to the lack of an international standardized criterion. Small responses may appear in the detection system during the test and, sometimes, it is not possible to determine if these are an actual RF breakdown or random noise. This new detection system uses a larger analysis bandwidth, thus reducing the cases in which a small response is difficult to be classified. The proposed detection method represents a major step forward in high power testing as it runs without human intervention, warning the operator or decreasing the RF power automatically much faster than any human operator. |
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[Monerris-Belda, Oscar; Cervera Marin, Raul; Rodriguez Jodar, Miguel; Petit, John] Val Space Consortium, Valencia 46022, Spain, Email: oscar.monerris@val-space.com |
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WOS:000725804500027 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Briz, J.A.; Nerio, A.N.; Ballesteros, C.; Borge, M.J.G.; Martinez, P.; Perea, A.; Tavora, V.G.; Tengblad, O.; Ciemala, M.; Maj, A.; Olko, P.; Parol, W.; Pedracka, A.; Sowicki, B.; Zieblinski, M.; Nacher, E. |
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Proton Radiographs Using Position-Sensitive Silicon Detectors and High-Resolution Scintillators |
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Journal Article |
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2022 |
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IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science |
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IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci. |
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69 |
Issue |
4 |
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696-702 |
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LaBr3; particle tracking; proton computed tomography (pCT); proton radiograph; proton therapy; scintillation detectors; silicon detectors |
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Proton therapy is a cancer treatment technique currently in growth since it offers advantages with respect to conventional X-ray and gamma-ray radiotherapy. In particular, better control of the dose deposition allowing to reach higher conformity in the treatments causing less secondary effects. However, in order to take full advantage of its potential, improvements in treatment planning and dose verification are required. A new prototype of proton computed tomography scanner is proposed to design more accurate and precise treatment plans for proton therapy. Our prototype is formed by double-sided silicon strip detectors and scintillators of LaBr3(Ce) with high energy resolution and fast response. Here, the results obtained from an experiment performed using a 100-MeV proton beam are presented. Proton radiographs of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) samples of 50-mm thickness with spatial patterns in aluminum were taken. Their properties were studied, including reproduction of the dimensions, spatial resolution, and sensitivity to different materials. Structures of up to 2 mm are well resolved and the sensitivity of the system was enough to distinguish the thicknesses of 10 mm of aluminum or PMMA. The spatial resolution of the images was 0.3 line pairs per mm (MTF-10%). This constitutes the first step to validate the device as a proton radiography scanner. |
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[Briz, J. A.; Nerio, A. N.; Ballesteros, C.; Borge, M. J. G.; Martinez, P.; Perea, A.; Tavora, V. G.; Tengblad, O.] Inst Estruct Mat CSIC, Madrid 28006, Spain, Email: jose.briz@csic.es |
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WOS:000803113800017 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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