Gamma-ray and neutron shielding efficiency of Pb-free gadolinium-based glasses

Nuclear Science and Techniques - Tập 27 Số 4 - 2016
Vishwanath Pratap Singh1, N.M. Badiger2, S. Kothan3, S. Kaewjaeng3, Turgay Korkut4, H. J. Kim5, J. Kaewkhao6
1Department of Physics, Karnatak University, Dharwad, 580003, India
2Department of Physics, Karnatak University, Dharwad, India
3Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
4Department of Nuclear Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Sinop University, Sinop, Turkey
5Department of Physics, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
6Center of Excellence in Glass Technology and Materials Science, Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

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