Study on the optimization of the water Cherenkov detector array of the LHAASO project for surveying VHE gamma ray sources

It is prpopsed that a water Cherenkov detector array, LHAASO-WCDA, is to be built at Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China. As one of the major components of the LHAASO project, the main purpose of it is to survey the northern sky for gamma ray sources in the energy range of 100 GeV—30 TeV. In order to design the water Cherenkov array efficiently to economize the budget, a Monte Carlo simulation is carried out. With the help of the simulation, the cost performance of different configurations of the array are obtained and compared with each other, serving as a guide for the more detailed design of the experiment in the next step.     

Prospects for a multi-TeV gamma-ray sky survey with the LHAASO water Cherenkov detector array

The Water Cherenkov Detector Array(WCDA) is a major component of the Large High Altitude Air Shower Array Observatory(LHAASO), a new generation cosmic-ray experiment with unprecedented sensitivity, currently under construction. WCDA is aimed at the study of TeV γ-rays. In order to evaluate the prospects of searching for TeV γ-ray sources with WCDA, we present a projection of the one-year sensitivity of WCDA to TeV γ-ray sources from TeVCat using an all-sky approach. Out of 128 TeVCat sources observable by WCDA up to a zenith angle of 45°, we estimate that 42 would be detectable in one year of observations at a median energy of 1 TeV. Most of them are Galactic sources, and the extragalactic sources are Active Galactic Nuclei(AGN).     

4H-SiC探测器的γ辐照影响研究

为研究4H-SiC探测器的抗γ辐照性能,使用40万Ci级的⁶⁰Co源对4H-SiC探测器进行了数次辐照,累积辐照剂量最大为1 MGy(Si),并在辐照后对4H-SiC的性能进行了测试。随着累积辐照剂量增加,4H-SiC探测器的正向电流增大,而反向电流恰好相反;根据4H-SiC探测器的正向I-V曲线可提取理想因子和肖特基势垒,理想因子从1.87增加到2.18,肖特基势垒从1.93 V减小至1.69 V;4H-SiC探测器对²⁴¹Am源产生的α粒子进行探测时,探测器的电荷收集率从95.65%退化到93.55%,测得能谱的能量分辨率由1.81%退化到2.32%。4H-SiC探测器在受到1 MGy(Si)的γ辐照后,与未受到辐照时相比,在探测能量为5.486 MeV的α粒子时能量分辨率和电荷收集率仅退化了28.18%和2.2%,仍具备优良的探测性能。     

Study of cascade showers generated by near-horizontal muons in the water Cherenkov detector with a dense array of optical modules

The method for reconstructing the cascade curve by the Cherenkov radiation in water of the NEVOD detector with a dense spatial array of optical modules is discussed. Cascades are generated by near-horizontal muons which are separated by the DECOR coordinate detector. The cascade curves and the cascade energy spectrum measured in an ～8000-hour measurement series are presented.     

基于最差性能优化的运动声源稳健聚焦定位识别方法研究

基于被动合成孔径原理,提出了一种具有高稳健性的运动声源高分辨聚焦定位识别方法.该方法采用综合优化手段,通过矢量最大似然聚焦定位算法生成虚拟阵列坐标及数据矩阵,进而利用基于最差性能优化的稀疏虚拟阵列聚焦算法,获取稳健的高分辨定位识别效果.理论及仿真研究表明,该方法对于非匀速运动以及与基阵存在运动倾角的复杂情况具有较强的适用性,聚焦空间谱表现出更大的动态范围、更为尖锐的聚焦峰尺度以及更强的背景噪声起伏压制能力.湖上试验进一步验证,在高分辨最小方差信号无畸变响应法(MVDR)聚焦算法动态范围仅为3.5 dB的相 关键词： 稳健性 运动噪声源定位识别 矢量阵 最差性能优化     

Prospective study on observations of γ-ray sources in the Galaxy using the HADAR experiment

The High Altitude Detection of Astronomical Radiation (HADAR) experiment is a refracting terrestrial telescope array based on the atmospheric Cherenkov imaging technique. It focuses the Cherenkov light emitted by extensive air showers through a large aperture water-lens system for observing very-high-energy γ-rays and cosmic rays. With the advantages of a large field-of-view (FOV) and low energy threshold, the HADAR experiment operates in a large-scale sky scanning mode to observe galactic sources. This study presents the prospects of using the HADAR experiment for the sky survey of TeV γ-ray sources from TeVCat and provids a one-year survey of statistical significance. Results from the simulation show that a total of 23 galactic point sources, including five supernova remnant sources and superbubbles, four pulsar wind nebula sources, and 14 unidentified sources, were detected in the HADAR FOV with a significance greater than 5 standard deviations (σ). The statistical significance for the Crab Nebula during one year of operation reached 346.0 σ and the one-year integral sensitivity of HADAR above 1 TeV was ~1.3%–2.4% of the flux from the Crab Nebula.     

Implementation of the direct demodulation method for natural gamma ray spectral logging

Spectrum analysis of natural gamma ray spectral logging （SGR） data is a critical part of surface informa- tion processing systems. Due to the low resolution, which is an inherent weakness of SGR, and the low signal-to-noise ratio problem of logging measurements, SGR is usually treated with a low confidence level. The Direct Demodulation （DD） method is an advanced technique to solve modulation equations interactively under physical constraints. It has higher sensitivity and spatial resolution than the traditional methods and can effectively suppress the logging noise. Based on standard count rate spectral data obtained from the China Offshore Oil Logging Company SGR Calibration Facility, this paper presents the application of the DD method to gamma-ray logging. The results are compared with four traditional algorithmic methods, showing that the DD method is a credible choice, with higher sensitivity and higher spatial resolution in gamma-ray log interpretation. The Point-Spread-Function of the Shengli Oil Logging Company＇s natural gamma ray spectroscopy instrument is obtained for the first time. The quantities of various radionuclides in their calibration pits are also obtained. The DD method was applied successfully to gamma-ray logging, offering a new option for SGR logging algorithm selection.     

Implementation of the direct demodulation method for natural gamma ray spectral logging

Spectrum analysis of natural gamma ray spectral logging (SGR) data is a critical part of surface information processing systems. Due to the low resolution, which is an inherent weakness of SGR, and the low signal-to-noise ratio problem of logging measurements, SGR is usually treated with a low confidence level. The Direct Demodulation (DD) method is an advanced technique to solve modulation equations interactively under physical constraints. It has higher sensitivity and spatial resolution than the traditional methods and can effectively suppress the logging noise. Based on standard count rate spectral data obtained from the China Offshore Oil Logging Company SGR Calibration Facility, this paper presents the application of the DD method to gamma-ray logging. The results are compared with four traditional algorithmic methods, showing that the DD method is a credible choice, with higher sensitivity and higher spatial resolution in gamma-ray log interpretation. The Point-Spread-Function of the Shengli Oil Logging Company's natural gamma ray spectroscopy instrument is obtained for the first time. The quantities of various radionuclides in their calibration pits are also obtained. The DD method was applied successfully to gamma-ray logging, offering a new option for SGR logging algorithm selection.     

前视声呐圆弧接收阵列结构优化设计

针对前视声呐线阵波束形成各向同性较差及半圆阵有效孔径受限的问题,提出了一种优化的圆弧接收阵列结构设计方法。根据不同的成像开角,设计圆弧接收阵圆心角使全部阵元参与所有来波方向的波束形成。建立圆弧接收阵的远近场聚焦模型,并推导圆弧接收阵的指向性函数,根据边界波束栅瓣阈值条件计算具有最佳波束性能的圆弧接收阵半径。对圆弧阵、线阵及半圆阵在不同扇区开角下的波束性能及扫查开角120°、纵深100 m的仿真图像对比表明,在成像开角为90°到130°时,圆弧接收阵主瓣性能提升了8%,边界波束栅瓣级优化了4%,交叉向分辨深度相对线阵与半圆阵分别增加了20 m和45 m,同时参数存储量仅为线阵的2.7%。该阵列兼具有效孔径大、波束各向同性的优点,能有效提高前视声呐系统探测性能,并降低算法实现难度。     

A study of the effect of gamma and laser irradiation on the thermal,optical and structural properties of CR-39 nuclear track detector

A comparative study of the effect of gamma and laser irradiation on the thermal, optical and structural properties of the CR-39 diglycol carbonate solid state nuclear track detector has been carried out. Samples from CR-39 polymer were classified into two main groups: the first group was irradiated by gamma rays with doses at levels between 20 and 300 kGy, whereas the second group was exposed to infrared laser radiation with energy fluences at levels between 0.71 and 8.53 J/cm². Non-isothermal studies were carried out using thermogravimetry, differential thermogravimetry and differential thermal analysis to obtain activation energy of decomposition and transition temperatures for the non-irradiated and all irradiated CR-39 samples. In addition, optical and structural property studies were performed on non-irradiated and irradiated CR-39 samples using refractive index and X-ray diffraction measurements. Variation in the onset temperature of decomposition T _o, activation energy of decomposition E _a, melting temperature T _m, refractive index n and the mass fraction of the amorphous phase after gamma and laser irradiation were studied.

It was found that many changes in the thermal, optical and structural properties of the CR-39 polymer could be produced by gamma irradiation via degradation and cross-linking mechanisms. Also, the gamma dose has an advantage of increasing the correlation between thermal stability of the CR-39 polymer and bond formation created by the ionizing effect of gamma radiation. On the other hand, higher laser-energy fluences in the range 4.27–8.53 J/cm² decrease the melting temperature of the CR-39 polymer and this is most suitable for applications requiring molding of the polymer at lower temperatures.     

基于LED阵列的彩色视觉检测光源色度特性研究

彩色视觉成像是基于色度学理论的三刺激值法, 而光源的色度学特性是彩色成像的关键因素, 因此本文以色度学理论为基础, 计算并分析了用于彩色视觉检测的LED阵列光源的色度学特性, 并通过于标准D65光源进行对比, 研究了LED阵列光源的相关色温调节原理、范围, 以及白场平衡时的色度坐标、相关色温等. LED阵列光源具有相当宽泛的相关色温调节范围, 可调制出的颜色丰富, 色彩的表现能力更强, 色彩饱和度更高, 白场平衡R:G:B=254:237:90时的色度坐标、相关色温甚至比人工D65光源更加接近于白场的标准色度, 其颜色复现能力达到视觉允许的较优颜色复现效果. 因此LED阵列光源的色度学特性更加适用于彩色视觉检测.     

用于漂移室中宇宙线径迹重建的Cellmap的研究

以L3宇宙线实验的径迹重建为例，讨论了一个在磁谱仪漂移室中对大斜率宇宙线径迹着火点进行重建的Cellmap，并与L3宇宙线实验中已采用的Cellmap进行了比较. 对大斜率径迹，用新的Cellmap可以重建出更多的着火点，并且径迹重建χ2量的分布有所改善.     

时-空域波形优化延伸高次谐波截止能量的研究

在高次谐波发射三步模型的指导下,理论研究了三色场时-空域波形调控对谐波截止能量的影响．在时域调控下,通过改变三束激光场的强度比、相位和延迟时间获得了最佳的三色场时域波形．在该波形下,谐波截止能量得到最佳延伸．在空间调控下,在上述最佳波形的基础上选择适当的正向激光非均匀效应后,谐波截止能量得到了进一步延伸．并且,随着非均匀参数增大,谐波截止能量也可持续增大．通过分析激光波形、空间非均匀效应和谐波发射过程给出了谐波截止能量延伸的原因．并且,通过叠加部分谐波可获得脉宽为45as的单个脉冲．     

TeV γ 暴搜寻中最优窗口角半径的探讨

作为搜寻TeVγ暴最主要的观测手段—广延大气簇射阵列,其阵列角分辨值常用于确定搜寻窗口的大小.为了在一个合理大小的窗口内对TeVγ暴进行搜寻,本文从理论上推导出一个统计意义上的最优窗口角半径,然后用Monte Carlo方法进行了模拟验证.结合入射信号强度、背景强度、计算显著性的不同方法等因素,进一步对窗口角半径进行了讨论.并在小统计情况下,给出了计算显著性的经验公式.     

Novel synthesis of nanocomposite for the extraction of Sildenafil Citrate (Viagra) from water and urine samples: Process screening and optimization

A sensitive analytical method is investigated to concentrate and determine trace level of Sildenafil Citrate (SLC) present in water and urine samples. The method is based on a sample treatment using dispersive solid-phase micro-extraction (DSPME) with laboratory-made Mn@ CuS/ZnS nanocomposite loaded on activated carbon (Mn@ CuS/ZnS-NCs-AC) as a sorbent for the target analyte. The efficiency was enhanced by ultrasound-assisted (UA) with dispersive nanocomposite solid-phase micro-extraction (UA-DNSPME). Four significant variables affecting SLC recovery like; pH, eluent volume, sonication time and adsorbent mass were selected by the Plackett-Burman design (PBD) experiments. These selected factors were optimized by the central composite design (CCD) to maximize extraction of SLC. The results exhibited that the optimum conditions for maximizing extraction of SLC were 6.0 pH, 300 μL eluent (acetonitrile) volume, 10 mg of adsorbent and 6 min sonication time. Under optimized conditions, virtuous linearity of SLC was ranged from 30 to 4000 ng mL⁻¹ with R² of 0.99. The limit of detection (LOD) was 2.50 ng mL⁻¹ and the recoveries at two spiked levels were ranged from 97.37 to 103.21% with the relative standard deviation (RSD) less than 4.50% (n = 15). The enhancement factor (EF) was 81.91. The results show that the combination UAE with DNSPME is a suitable method for the determination of SLC in water and urine samples.     

大气二氧化硫检测反应室的光学特性研究

为了适应检测大气中低浓度二氧化硫的需要,提出两个物理模型来定量分析反应室的横截面半径和内壁吸光率对反应室信噪特征的影响,计算结果表明存在一个最佳的半径,为反应室的优化设计提供理论依据。     

Effects of gamma radiation on the microstructure,luminescence and medical properties for nano-Mn3B7O13Cl

ABSTRACT

A nano-Mn₃B₇O₁₃Cl crystal was synthesized by a sol–gel method, and the structure, morphology and size were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy. Effects of gamma radiation on the microstructure, luminescence properties, and medical performance for Mn₃B₇O₁₃Cl have been discussed. The results show that Mn₃B₇O₁₃Cl nanocrystals are uniform, and the average crystal size is about 50?nm. Under the 202?Gy measurement of gamma-ray irradiation, there are a large number of crystal defects in a chambersite crystal, and the defect is given priority with point defects and dislocations especially in gamma-ray irradiation with high energy. The luminescence intensity of natural chambersite in red light wavelengths increased obviously, and the luminescence intensity increased by 3.5 times. Nano-Mn₃B₇O₁₃Cl exhibited the most significant antitumor activity and antiseptic effects. The best inhibition concentration of natural chambersite to A549 is 100?µg/ml, and its inhibition rate reaches 80%. Addition of natural chambersite in the solution significantly lowers the concentrations of Escherichia coli BL21, and the value is reduced by 97.6%. Therefore, chambersite has important application in the field of medical and shielding materials.     

平面一维应变电炮加载技术研究

 在分析电炮加载装置放电回路的基础上，探讨了电炮装置的设计原则。根据所提出的设计原则，设计和建立了一门储能14.4 kJ的电炮装置。实验测试结果表明，其性能参数诸如回路电感小于40 nH、放电周期7 μs、飞片平面度小于40 ns、初始电流上升陡度达750 GA/s。与国内外的同类型装置的参数相比较，该电炮装置达到了较高水平，具有较好的性能。在此基础上，提出了获得平面一维应变加载对电炮装置的一般要求。     

循环加热式空气源热水机性能评价研究

对国家标准中循环加热热泵热水机性能评价方法的研究,结合主流性能评价系统存在的不足,给出提高性能评价系统精度及可行性的思路:一是尽可能的减少热量损失所占机组总加热的比重,二是简化精确计算热量损失方法。PPR管件替换钢制管件可以有效减少评价系统热损,热损修正函数的引入使热损计算更加准确、易行,使得循环加热式热泵热水机组制热量的计算也更加准确,性能系数的得出更加可靠,从很大程度上促进了热泵热水机行业的性能改善与研发进程,加速热泵热水机替换传统热水器的进程,为国家的低碳节能与可持续发展有一定促进。     

A Study of the Suitable Measurement Location and Metrics for Assessing the Vibration Source Strength Based on the Field-Testing Data of Nanchang Underground Railway

Underground railway vibration source strength is one of the key values used for environmental impact assessment and the evaluation of mitigation measure’s performance. However, currently there is no international standard of measuring the underground railway vibration source strength for such purposes. The available local standards and industrial guidelines do not agree on measurement locations as well as the metrics for presenting the source strength. This has caused many confusions. This paper aims to study the suitable measurement location and metrics using the data from a large scale field-testing carried out at the Nanchang underground railway (Metro Line 1, China) in 2017. 200 passing trains were recorded during the test at two different sections of the railway line, one with the spring floating slab installed and the other without. Three locations were chosen at each section, including one in the middle of the track and two on the tunnel wall at different heights. Based on the results of statistical analysis, the maximum of z-weighted vertical vibration level (VLzmax) obtained at a lower measurement location on the tunnel wall is the best for representing the underground railway vibration source strength, which is 76.66 dB obtained from this study.