Inter-center comparison of proton range verification prototypes with an anthropomorphic head phantom.

. To compare in reproducible and equalized conditions the performance of two independent proton range verification systems based on prompt gamma-ray detectors from two different proton therapy centers..

MXene-based kirigami designs: showcasing reconfigurable frequency selectivity in microwave regime.

Today's wireless environments, soft robotics, and space applications demand delicate design of devices with tunable performances and simple fabrication processes. Here we show strain-based adjustability of RF/microwave performance by applying frequency-selective patterns of conductive TiCT MXene coatings on low-cost acetate substrates under ambient conditions. The tailored performances were achieved by applying frequency-selective patterns of thin TiCT MXene coatings with high electrical conductivity as a replacement to metal on low-cost flexible acetate substrates under ambient conditions.

Cross-validation of standardisation techniques at ANSTO using cobalt-60 and learnings from the presence and identification of non-gamma-ray emitting impurities.

To fulfil the technical requirements for accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025, the end-to-end validation of all processes associated with standardising Co, including gravimetric source dispensing, primary standardisation by the 4π(LS)β-γ coincidence and live-timed anti-coincidence extrapolation techniques, and impurity determination were performed and documented. Pure-beta-emitting impurities in a Co stock solution were identified. The impact of such impurities on measurement by liquid scintillation counting and comparison in the ESIR are discussed.

Non-destructive erosive wear monitoring of multi-layer coatings using AI-enabled differential split ring resonator based system.

Unprotected surfaces where a coating has been removed due to erosive wear can catastrophically fail from corrosion, mechanical impingement, or chemical degradation, leading to major safety hazards, financial losses, and even fatalities. As a preventive measure, industries including aviation, marine and renewable energy are actively seeking solutions for the real-time and autonomous monitoring of coating health. This work presents a real-time, non-destructive inspection system for the erosive wear detection of coatings, by leveraging artificial intelligence enabled microwave differential split ring resonator sensors, integrated to a smart, embedded monitoring circuitry.

A Microwave Voyage into Swelling Phenomenon: Investigation of Polydimethylsiloxane and VOCs Interaction.

When exposed to specific gases, polymers undergo swelling, leading to physiochemical changes that can significantly affect their performance. Monitoring this swelling phenomenon requires innovative approaches. This study focuses on investigating the real-time resonant microwave behavior of two polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) structures (solid and porous) in interaction with tetrahydrofuran (THF) and acetone, which are primary swelling agents.