NukleonikaPub Date : 2023-10-06DOI: 10.2478/nuka-2023-0011
Małgorzata Jabłczyńska, Grzegorz Pełka, Marcin Jakubowski, Marcin Ślęczka
{"title":"Numerical studies of plasma edge in W7-X with 3D FINDIF code","authors":"Małgorzata Jabłczyńska, Grzegorz Pełka, Marcin Jakubowski, Marcin Ślęczka","doi":"10.2478/nuka-2023-0011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/nuka-2023-0011","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Modelling of the plasma transport for inherently three-dimensional (3D) problems as in stellarators requires dedicated complex codes. FINDIF is a 3D multifluid plasma edge transport code that has been previously successfully used for the analysis of energy transport in the TEXTOR-DED tokamak [1], where 3D perturbations led to an ergodic structure of field lines in the plasma edge. The ongoing efforts to apply it meaningfully to Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X) plasma problems resulted in advancements in the main model and accompanying tools for mesh generation and post-processing. In order to verify the applicability of the code and to compare with the reported simulation (EMC3-EIRENE) and experimental (OP1.1) results, a series of simulations for varying plasma density, temperature and anomalous transport coefficients as well as for fixed input power were performed. The connection length pattern of FINDIF traced magnetic field lines on the limiter was reproduced and its impact on heat loads was confirmed. An increase in the peak heat load on the limiter with a rise in plasma density, temperature and anomalous plasma transport coefficients was observed. The decay lengths of density, electron temperature and heat flux did not change with density, and were decreasing with temperature and increasing with anomalous plasma transport coefficient, which was compared to the simple scrape-off layer (SOL) model.","PeriodicalId":19467,"journal":{"name":"Nukleonika","volume":"243 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135351993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NukleonikaPub Date : 2023-10-06DOI: 10.2478/nuka-2023-0012
Kacper Zezuliński, Andrzej Broslawski, Ivan Slipukhin, Zbigniew Guzik, Tomasz Krakowski, Szymon Burakowski, Łukasz Kaźmierczak, Grzegorz Łubian, Piotr Milewski, Gabriela Saworska, Krystian Trela
{"title":"Photomultiplier tube signal conditioning for high-temperature applications","authors":"Kacper Zezuliński, Andrzej Broslawski, Ivan Slipukhin, Zbigniew Guzik, Tomasz Krakowski, Szymon Burakowski, Łukasz Kaźmierczak, Grzegorz Łubian, Piotr Milewski, Gabriela Saworska, Krystian Trela","doi":"10.2478/nuka-2023-0012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/nuka-2023-0012","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Ionizing radiation detection in harsh environment conditions often requires additional signal processing to match the requirements of the commercial data readout systems. The subject of this paper is the design of the high-temperature (HT) signal conditioning module that ensures the applicability of scintillation detectors that utilize photomultiplier tubes (PMT) with moderate sampling rate instrumentation. The design was developed for the operation in HT environments (up to 120°C). In order to achieve the optimal signal shape, the module combines a charge amplifier and a low-pass filtering circuitry. An embedded power supply section makes it a complete, standalone unit requiring a single 12 V supplying line. A comprehensive analysis of the developed device, named “PreAmp Shape”, was conducted in order to prove the intended functionality over the different working conditions.","PeriodicalId":19467,"journal":{"name":"Nukleonika","volume":"64 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135352440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NukleonikaPub Date : 2023-07-05DOI: 10.2478/nuka-2023-0010
M. Wojciechowski, Karol S. Szymczyk, S. Wronka
{"title":"Mechanical design of the gamma blockers for the high-energy beam transport region of the European Spallation Source","authors":"M. Wojciechowski, Karol S. Szymczyk, S. Wronka","doi":"10.2478/nuka-2023-0010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/nuka-2023-0010","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The European Spallation Source (ESS) is a collaboration of 13 European countries to build the world’s most powerful neutron source for research. The project, situated in the south of Sweden, is approaching the end of the construction phase, and the first scientific results are planned for 2023. This paper gives an overview of mechanical design of the gamma blockers (GBs) in the accelerator to target (A2T) and dump line (DmpL) sections. The presence of GBs in the beam line should limit the gamma radiation emitted from the activated tungsten target and beam dump to allow the safe access of the staff to the machine. The presented design allows for efficient operation and the same shutting time independently of the vacuum status.","PeriodicalId":19467,"journal":{"name":"Nukleonika","volume":"68 1","pages":"77 - 80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44130719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NukleonikaPub Date : 2023-07-05DOI: 10.2478/nuka-2023-0009
Stephen O Kabasa, Yongxia Sun, A. Chmielewski, H. Nichipor
{"title":"Computer-simulated degradation of CF3Cl, CF2Cl2, and CFCl3 under electron beam irradiation","authors":"Stephen O Kabasa, Yongxia Sun, A. Chmielewski, H. Nichipor","doi":"10.2478/nuka-2023-0009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/nuka-2023-0009","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Electron beam treatment technologies should be versatile in the removal of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) owing to their exceptional cross sections for the thermal electrons generated in the radiolysis of air. Humidity, dose rates, O2 concentration, and CFC concentration influence the efficiency of the destruction process under electron beam treatment. Computer simulations have been used to theoretically demonstrate the destruction of chlorotrifluoromethane (CF3Cl), dichlorodifluoromethane (CF2Cl2), and trichlorofluoromethane (CFCl3) in the air (N2 + O2: 80% + 20%) in room temperature up to a dose of 13 kGy. Under these conditions, it is predicted that the removal efficiency is in the order CF3Cl (0.1%) < CF2Cl2 (7%) < CFCl3 (34%), which shows the dependence of the process on the number of substituted Cl atoms. Dissociative electron attachment with the release of Cl– is the primary process initiating the destruction of CFCs from the air stream. Reactions with the first excited state of oxygen, namely, O(1D), and charge-transfer reactions further promote the degradation process. The degradation products can be further degraded to CO2, Cl2, and F2 by prolonged radiation treatment. Other predicted products can also be removed through chemical processes.","PeriodicalId":19467,"journal":{"name":"Nukleonika","volume":"68 1","pages":"67 - 76"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43355205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NukleonikaPub Date : 2023-04-25DOI: 10.2478/nuka-2023-0007
A. Angelova, N. Chobanova, B. Kunovska, D. Djunakova, K. Ivanova, Z. Stojanovska
{"title":"Radon exposure in kindergartens in one Bulgarian district","authors":"A. Angelova, N. Chobanova, B. Kunovska, D. Djunakova, K. Ivanova, Z. Stojanovska","doi":"10.2478/nuka-2023-0007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/nuka-2023-0007","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The major part of the radiation dose that humans receive from natural radioactive sources is due to inhalation of radon and its decay products. The study focuses on radon concentration (CRn) investigation in kindergartens and nurseries in the district of Montana. The influence of building characteristics on CRn was evaluated. The measurement of the CRn was performed using passive detectors. The survey was carried out between December 2019 and May 2020 with a total number of 602 detectors. The average value of CRn in the premises of the studied kindergartens and nurseries in this district is 125 Bq·m−3, and the geometric mean (GM) value is 88 Bq·m−3. The buildings that have built ventilation and sewerage systems have lower CRn. The effective doses of the children and workers were evaluated in order to assess the radon exposure.","PeriodicalId":19467,"journal":{"name":"Nukleonika","volume":"68 1","pages":"51 - 56"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44323371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NukleonikaPub Date : 2023-04-25DOI: 10.2478/nuka-2023-0008
X. Qin, Jianbo Yang, Zheng Du, Jie Xu, Rui Li, Hui Li, QI Liu
{"title":"Study of a Compton backscattering wall defects detection device using the Monte Carlo method","authors":"X. Qin, Jianbo Yang, Zheng Du, Jie Xu, Rui Li, Hui Li, QI Liu","doi":"10.2478/nuka-2023-0008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/nuka-2023-0008","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In view of the shortcomings of traditional wall defect detection methods, such as small detection range, poor accuracy, non-portable device, and so on, a wall defects detection device based on Compton backscattering technology is designed by Monte Carlo method, which is mainly used to detect the size and location information of defects in concrete walls. It mainly consists of two parts, the source container and the detection system: first, through the simulation and analysis of the parameters such as the receiving angle of the backscattered particles and the rear collimating material of the detector, the influence of the fluorescent X-ray peak of the detector collimating material on the backscattered particle counts is eliminated and the detected error is reduced; second, the ring array detector design, compared with single array detector and surface array detector, can facilitate real-time detection of defect orientation, expanding the single scan range and improving the detection efficiency. After simulation and comparative analysis, the relevant optimal parameters are obtained: the object is detected using a Cs-137 γ-ray source with an activity of 6 mCi, and a ring detector consisting of four 0.5-inch cube-shaped CsI scintillator detectors is placed at 150° to receive the backscattered photons. The simulation analysis using the Monte Carlo FLUKA program showed that the maximum depth of wall defect detection is 8 cm, the maximum error fluctuation range of defect depth and thickness is ±1 cm, the overall device weight is <20 kg, and the measurement time is <5 min.","PeriodicalId":19467,"journal":{"name":"Nukleonika","volume":"68 1","pages":"57 - 63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47609724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NukleonikaPub Date : 2023-03-01DOI: 10.2478/nuka-2023-0001
Yu.Ye. Volkova, D. Solyakov, A. Marchenko, Volodymyr Chebotarev, I. Garkusha, V. Makhlai, Maryna S. Ladygina, T. Merenkova, D. Yeliseyev, Yurii Petrov, Valerii Staltsov
{"title":"Structure and local parameters of self-compressed plasma streams in external magnetic field","authors":"Yu.Ye. Volkova, D. Solyakov, A. Marchenko, Volodymyr Chebotarev, I. Garkusha, V. Makhlai, Maryna S. Ladygina, T. Merenkova, D. Yeliseyev, Yurii Petrov, Valerii Staltsov","doi":"10.2478/nuka-2023-0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/nuka-2023-0001","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The influence of the external axial magnetic field on pinching plasma flows generated by a magnetoplasma compressor (MPC) has been studied using magnetic and electric probes. In the presence of an external magnetic field, temperature measurements show two groups of electrons with different temperatures near the plasma stream core. The external magnetic field leads to a noticeable increase in the electric current in the plasma stream, electron temperature, and the formation of the current-sheet-like structure observed in the MPC for the first time.","PeriodicalId":19467,"journal":{"name":"Nukleonika","volume":"68 1","pages":"3 - 9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49388656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NukleonikaPub Date : 2023-03-01DOI: 10.2478/nuka-2023-0005
P. Tchórz, M. Szymanski, M. Rosiński, T. Chodukowski, S. Borodziuk
{"title":"Capabilities of Thomson parabola spectrometer in various laser-plasma- and laser-fusion-related experiments","authors":"P. Tchórz, M. Szymanski, M. Rosiński, T. Chodukowski, S. Borodziuk","doi":"10.2478/nuka-2023-0005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/nuka-2023-0005","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The Thomson parabola spectrometer (TPS) [1] is a well-known, universal diagnostic tool that is widely used in laser plasma experiments to measure the parameters of accelerated ions. In contrast to other popular ion diagnostics, such as semiconductor detectors or ion collectors, the TPS is not greatly affected by electromagnetic pulses generated during high-power laser interaction with matter and can be tuned to acquire data in various energy ranges of accelerated ions, depending on the goal of the experiment. Despite the many advantages of this diagnostic device, processing the collected data is a difficult task and requires a lot of caution during interpretation of gathered results. In this work, we introduce the basic principles of operation and data analysis based on the numerical tool created specifically for the TPS designed at the Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion, present a range of data obtained during various recent experiments in which our TPS was used, and highlight the difficulties in data analysis depending on the purpose of the experiment and the experimental setup.","PeriodicalId":19467,"journal":{"name":"Nukleonika","volume":"68 1","pages":"29 - 36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45951817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NukleonikaPub Date : 2023-03-01DOI: 10.2478/nuka-2023-0004
Qin Chen
{"title":"Kinetic energy partitions in electron–ion PIC simulations of ABC fields","authors":"Qin Chen","doi":"10.2478/nuka-2023-0004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/nuka-2023-0004","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract We explore the kinetic energy partitions between electrons and ions in the 2-D magnetostatic equilibria called Arnold–Beltrami–Childress (ABC) fields, using particle-in-cell (PIC) numerical simulations. We cover a wider range of ion–electron temperature combinations and get different results compared to previous studies of the Harris-layer-type magnetic reconnection simulations. We find that the initial ion–electron enthalpy ratio is an important indicator. The particle species that dominates the total enthalpy will also dominate the kinetic energy gains and the momentum distribution peaks, but the other species have higher nonthermal energy fractions because both species show similar maximum energies.","PeriodicalId":19467,"journal":{"name":"Nukleonika","volume":"68 1","pages":"25 - 28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48541611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NukleonikaPub Date : 2023-03-01DOI: 10.2478/nuka-2023-0003
Yu.P. Martseniuk, Y. Siusko, Y. Kovtun
{"title":"Using microwave refraction to determine local inhomogeneities of a rotating plasma","authors":"Yu.P. Martseniuk, Y. Siusko, Y. Kovtun","doi":"10.2478/nuka-2023-0003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/nuka-2023-0003","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract To determine the local inhomogeneities of a rotating plasma, the method based on microwave refraction was used. The method is based on spectral and correlation analysis of the reflected signals from the rotating plasma layer at normal and inclined microwave incidence. This method allowed us to determine local inhomogeneities of plasma electron density, angles of azimuthal displacement of grooves, and its angular frequency of rotation. Using an additional 4th horn antenna, in contrast to previous works, it was possible to find and analyze two regions with azimuthal inhomogeneities in the rotating plasma. Analysis of the reflected signals shows the presence of four grooves, and the angular frequency of rotation ω = 1.16 × 104 rad/s was also determined.","PeriodicalId":19467,"journal":{"name":"Nukleonika","volume":"68 1","pages":"19 - 24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45775066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}