S. Bahareh Seyedein Ardebili, Behnam Zeinalvand Farzin, Jong Su Kim, Sang Jun Lee
{"title":"Comparative analysis of InAsP and InGaAs photodetectors for SWIR applications: photoreflectance approach and simulations","authors":"S. Bahareh Seyedein Ardebili, Behnam Zeinalvand Farzin, Jong Su Kim, Sang Jun Lee","doi":"10.1007/s40042-025-01321-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40042-025-01321-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the performance of InGaAs and InAsP photodetectors in the short-wave infrared spectrum using photoreflectance spectroscopy and computational simulations. InAsP photodetectors with p-i-n homojunction structures grown on InP substrates exhibited higher quantum efficiency than their InGaAs counterparts. Photoreflectance spectroscopy, a contactless characterization technique, revealed a 38% higher quantum efficiency for InAsP photodetectors, attributable to longer carrier lifetimes and enhanced crystalline quality. Simulations validated these findings, linking the improved performance to reduced surface states and recombination rates in InAsP materials. Key insights from this work highlight the role of material properties, such as recombination mechanisms and capacitance, in influencing photodetector performance, emphasizing the potential of InAsP for advanced SWIR applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Korean Physical Society","volume":"86 12","pages":"1148 - 1156"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145166231","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}
Sungbin Park, Seunghyun Lee, Han-Sung Kim, Hyeok-Jung Kwon
{"title":"Accelerating cell design optimization for separated drift tube linac in KOMAC","authors":"Sungbin Park, Seunghyun Lee, Han-Sung Kim, Hyeok-Jung Kwon","doi":"10.1007/s40042-025-01346-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40042-025-01346-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Optimization on accelerating cell for separated drift tube linac (SDTL) is conducted from 2D electromagnetic analysis in the beam energy range of 100–200 MeV and resonance frequency of 350 MHz. To find the optimum cell design for maximized effective shunt impedance (ZTT) and minimized Kilpatrick number, cell parameters are swept by classifying parameters in to three groups: tank diameter, face angle and drift tube diameter, and nose parameters. It is found that there exists characteristic trend on ZTT and Kilpatrick number which is qualitatively interpreted in the view of variation of circuit parameters and electromagnetic field in the cell. Based on those characteristics, systematic process on optimizing SDTL cell is discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Korean Physical Society","volume":"87 on","pages":"920 - 930"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145190259","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}
{"title":"Dust-ion-acoustic solitary and shock waves in a multi-ion dusty plasma with Kaniadakis distributed nonthermal electrons","authors":"O. Rahman","doi":"10.1007/s40042-025-01320-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40042-025-01320-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>An investigation has been carried out to study the basic properties of dust-ion-acoustic (DIA) solitary and shock waves associated with an electronegative dusty plasma system consisting of Kaniadakis distributed nonthermal cometary electrons, inertial positive and negative Oxygen ions, and arbitrarily charged stationary dust particles. A set of hydrodynamic equations is used to derive the Korteweg–de Vries (K-dV) and modified K-dV equations involving the DIA solitary waves in the framework of the reductive perturbation technique. Furthermore, the shock wave excitations are also investigated considering the kinematic viscous forces acting on the positive and negative ion fluids by deriving the K-dV Burger and modified K-dV Burger equations. It is seen that the presence of the considered plasma parameters significantly modifies the basic features of these waves.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Korean Physical Society","volume":"86 9","pages":"847 - 855"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143896752","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}
{"title":"Brazing characteristics of vertical joints with silver copper eutectic alloy Ag72Cu28 for RFQ section brazing stage","authors":"Kyung Hyun Kim, Jung Goo Hong","doi":"10.1007/s40042-025-01333-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40042-025-01333-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A radio-frequency quadrupole (RFQ) is a critical component in particle accelerator technology, and section brazing is a crucial fabrication process in this context. This study investigates the brazing characteristics of vertical joints created using Ag72Cu28 metal filler in a high-vacuum environment. Experimental specimens were prepared with copper plates and brazed at temperatures ranging from 778 to 805° C to analyze the melting behavior of the filler. X-ray computerized tomography (CT) scans revealed that the filler begins to melt at 782° C and that complete melting occurs at 784° C. It was found that maintaining temperatures of above 780° C for at least 17 min ensures optimal bonding, while temperatures below this can result in incomplete melting and potential vacuum leaks. Conversely, excessively high temperatures can cause filler overflow and require additional machining. This study provides critical insights regarding the precise temperature control required for successful RFQ section brazing, addressing the challenges of vacuum leaks and incomplete filler melting. These findings offer practical guidelines related to the minimum brazing temperature and brazing time for improving RFQ manufacturing reliability, particularly for vertical joint configurations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Korean Physical Society","volume":"87 on","pages":"892 - 901"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145190210","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}
Chae-Eon Kim, Ui-Jung Hwang, Yoonsun Chung, Taeksu Shin, Se Byeong Lee
{"title":"Dosimetry method for biomedical research using KoBRA beamline and ISOL at RAON","authors":"Chae-Eon Kim, Ui-Jung Hwang, Yoonsun Chung, Taeksu Shin, Se Byeong Lee","doi":"10.1007/s40042-025-01336-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40042-025-01336-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>RAON currently provides diverse particle beams for research, including argon beams through the KoBRA beamline and 70 MeV proton beams successfully delivered by ISOL system. The demand for biomedical research utilizing these beams is increasing. Before conducting biomedical studies, it is essential to understand the characteristics of particle beams and perform dosimetry studies. This study aims to characterize the particle beams currently delivered by KoBRA beamline and ISOL and propose appropriate dosimetry methodologies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Korean Physical Society","volume":"87 on","pages":"868 - 874"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145190209","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}
{"title":"Fermi level pinning mitigation in GaN Schottky contacts via UV/O3-treated interfaces","authors":"Goeun Ham, Sumin Suk, Kwangeun Kim","doi":"10.1007/s40042-025-01335-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40042-025-01335-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>GaN has recently emerged as a prominent material for power electronics due to its wide bandgap properties. However, challenges related to interface states at metal/GaN junction cause deviations in device characteristics such as leakage current and breakdown voltage. The interface defects induce Fermi level pinning (FLP) at the metal–GaN interface and significantly affect the electrical performance of devices. In this study, we investigated the impact of ultraviolet/ozone (UV/O<sub>3</sub>) treatment on the interface characteristics of metal/GaN junctions, by mitigating FLP phenomenon. The electrical properties of the samples were analyzed after applying UV/O<sub>3</sub> treatment to the GaN surface, followed by the separate deposition of Pt and Ni. Through I–V and C–V curves analysis, we observed a reduction in leakage current along with changes in breakdown voltages and Schottky barrier heights. Our findings demonstrate that the oxide layer formed through the UV/O₃ treatment enhances the interface passivation, reducing defect states and improving device performance. This work provides insights into controlling the properties at the metal–GaN interfaces and elucidating the mechanism of mitigating FLP.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Korean Physical Society","volume":"86 9","pages":"918 - 923"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143896764","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}
{"title":"Development of a system for on-site dosimetry audit of high-dose-rate brachytherapy","authors":"Hyeok-Jun Gwon, Wonho Lee, Sang-Hyoun Choi, Gyu-Seok Cho, Soon Sung Lee, Sun-Boong Hwang, Kum Bae Kim","doi":"10.1007/s40042-025-01331-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40042-025-01331-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Despite international standards, the lack of an independent audit system in South Korea has led to quality management challenges in high-dose-rate brachytherapy, prompting the development of a precise source activity measurement system and a regulatory MATLAB code. We developed an audit system that integrates a source strength measurement system and mechanical accuracy check phantoms using a well-type chamber electrometer setup and an in-house MATLAB code. We achieved audit suitability with appropriate uncertainty and compatibility across various Remote After-Loading System (RALS). Our uncertainty assessments revealed the proposed expanded uncertainties (<i>k</i> = 2) of 2.72% and 2.71% for models 70010 and 72280, respectively. Based on these results, we plan to implement this auditing system nationwide to comply with domestic regulations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Korean Physical Society","volume":"86 9","pages":"909 - 917"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143896762","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}
Gi-Hu Kim, Hae-Seong Jeong, Han-Sung Kim, Hyeok-Jung Kwon, Dong-Hwan Kim
{"title":"Anomaly detection in KOMAC high-power systems using transformer-based conditional variational autoencoder","authors":"Gi-Hu Kim, Hae-Seong Jeong, Han-Sung Kim, Hyeok-Jung Kwon, Dong-Hwan Kim","doi":"10.1007/s40042-025-01339-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40042-025-01339-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study applies a transformer-based conditional variational autoencoder (T-CVAE) model for anomaly detection in pulse waveform signals from the High Voltage Converter Modulator (HVCM) and Klystron at the Korea Multipurpose Accelerator Complex (KOMAC). Building upon prior work using CVAE models for anomaly detection in Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) accelerators, the T-CVAE model was tailored to the specific characteristics of KOMAC data by optimizing hyperparameters and leveraging transformer-based architectures for enhanced feature extraction. Experimental results demonstrate that the model effectively learns the distribution of normal signals, as validated through boxplots, the receiver operation characteristics (ROC) curve and kernel density estimation (KDE) analyses. Anomalies are detected through significant reconstruction loss differences between normal and abnormal signals. By reliably identifying pre-fault conditions, the proposed system offers a promising approach to improving operational reliability and minimizing unplanned downtime in KOMAC's proton linear accelerator.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Korean Physical Society","volume":"87 on","pages":"883 - 891"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145190216","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}
Sung Hyun Lee, Yoshiyuki Hirano, Jaeman Son, Sung Young Lee, Bitbyeol Kim, Jong Min Park, Kyung Su Kim, Seonghee Kang, Chang Heon Choi, Hyeongmin Jin
{"title":"Influence of stopping power tables on carbon-ion range simulations in Geant4","authors":"Sung Hyun Lee, Yoshiyuki Hirano, Jaeman Son, Sung Young Lee, Bitbyeol Kim, Jong Min Park, Kyung Su Kim, Seonghee Kang, Chang Heon Choi, Hyeongmin Jin","doi":"10.1007/s40042-025-01334-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40042-025-01334-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigated the impact of different stopping power (SP) tables on the range of therapeutic energy of carbon ions in water. Four SP tables were considered: those provided by ICRU reports 73 and 90, the stopping and range of ions in matter (SRIM) software, and the MSTAR program. The theoretical range calculations were performed based on a continuous slowing-down approximation for each SP table. Range calculations were performed using the Geant4 Monte Carlo simulation toolkit. In the Geant4 simulations, the Bragg curve was generated solely by varying the input SP table while keeping the other simulation parameters constant. The results demonstrate a significant variation in the range of carbon ions across different SP tables within the therapeutic energy range, with differences of up to 6 mm in both the theoretical and simulated calculations. Therefore, when simulating the Bragg curve of therapeutic energy carbon ions using Monte Carlo simulations, it is crucial to acknowledge the potential for several millimeters of variation in the Bragg peak position, depending on the chosen SP table. Furthermore, a careful comparison of the simulated Bragg peak positions with experimentally measured data across the entire therapeutic energy range is recommended.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Korean Physical Society","volume":"87 on","pages":"855 - 859"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145190213","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}
S. J. Park, C. K. Min, Y. G. Park, S. D. Jang, G. Y. Jang, H. S. Shin
{"title":"Design improvements of electron gun for PAL klystron","authors":"S. J. Park, C. K. Min, Y. G. Park, S. D. Jang, G. Y. Jang, H. S. Shin","doi":"10.1007/s40042-025-01338-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40042-025-01338-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Several prototype S-band pulsed klystrons for use at the Pohang Accelerator Laboratory (PAL) have been developed by a domestic company in collaboration with PAL. These klystrons successfully achieved the required RF output power at a low repetition rate (< 30 Hz) but suffered from gun arcing when operated at 60 Hz, which is the repetition rate required for the PAL-XFEL. Post-mortem inspection revealed that the arcing spots on the focusing electrode (Wehnelt) were not located at the regions of maximum electric field. Particle trajectory simulations in the electron gun region suggest that the initial arcing is triggered by electron emission and followed by clump-induced breakdown processes. In addition, vacuum breakdown can be initiated from the so-called triple point (TP) at the lower end of the ceramic insulator, where a negative potential is applied during high-voltage (HV) operation. Further numerical simulations confirmed that electrons emitted from this TP can travel along the ceramic surface, undergo multiplication, and eventually cause breakdown near the anode housing. Based on these findings, we propose design improvements—most notably enhanced cleaning and polishing procedures as well as an added electric field shield near the TP—to suppress vacuum breakdown at higher repetition rates (e.g., 60 Hz). Initial high-voltage (HV) processing data show that the improved gun design significantly reduces arcing events, enabling stable klystron operation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Korean Physical Society","volume":"87 on","pages":"860 - 867"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145190214","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}