Estimation of Radon Concentration in Groundwater near the Mining Zone of Haryana, India.

Rekha Dhiman1, Ranjeet Singh1, Suneel Kumar*2, Amanjeet Panghal1, Ajay Kumar3, Savita Budhwar4

1Department of Physics and Radio Ecology Centre, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana, India-125001

2Department of Physics and Astro Physics, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergargh, India-123031

3Department of Physics, DAV College, Amritsar, Punjab-143001

4Department of Nutrition Biology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergargh, India-123031

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Specific activity and associated radiation doses to the public due to 226Ra, 232Th, and 40K in soil samples around a Thermal Power Plant.

Pankaj Kumar1, Mukesh Kumar1, *

1Department of Physics, S.V. College, Aligarh-202001, U.P., India

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Validation of MCkeff code using ICSBEP results.

Sachin Shet1, K. V. Subbaiah1, P. M. Prajapati1,2, Kapil Deo Singh3, S. Anand3,4 S. V.  Suryanarayna1,5

1Manipal  Centre for Natural Sciences, Manipal academy of Higher Education, Manipal – 576104, India

2Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Laboratori Nazionali del Sud, Catania - 95123, Italy

3Health Physics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400085, India

4Homi Bhabha National Institute – BARC, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai-400094, India

5Formerly, Nuclear Physics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Center 400085, Mumbai, India

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Electronic Properties and Compton Spectroscopy Study of LiCoO2

B.L. Choudhary 1, Kishor Kumar1, Jagrati Sahariya2, Amit Soni3, Pooja K. Joshi1, Deepika Mali1, B.L. Ahuja1

1Department of Physics, University College of Science, M.L.S. University, Udaipur, 313001 Rajasthan, India

2Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand

3School of Electrical, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Manipal University, Jaipur

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Implementation of MIR dosimetry using CR 39 based alpha spectroscopy

Keerthi E.S, Sreena M , Midhun C.V ,Arun P V ,M. M.  Musthafa

Nuclear and Radiation Physics Group, Department of Physics, University of Calicut, 673635, India

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Feasibility study of shielded diode detector for small field dosimetry

Resmi.K.Bharathan1, Irfana Thasni2, Suja.C.A.1 Silpa Ajykumar1, Lisha Jose1, Dr.MM.Mustaffa2

  1Dept. Of Radiation Oncology, Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery, Kerala - 670103

2University of Calicut, Tenjipalam, Malappuram, Kerala

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Isotopic Composition of AHWR spent fuel

Anindita Sarkar1, Umasankari Kannan

Reactor Physics Design Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,

Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

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Electron Momentum Density and Electronic Structure of PbTi 0.6 Zr 0.4 O 3 Compound

Pooja K. Joshi1, Deepika Mali1, Kishor Kumar1, Lekhraj Meena1 and B. L. Ahuja1

1 Department of Physics, University College of Science, M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur, 313001 Rajasthan, India.

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Assessment of Natural Radioactivity in soil, within and around upcoming BARC site, Visakhapatnam

B.Ramesh, P. PadmaSavitri,J. Sudhakar,R.Balaram Kumar, A.Vinod Kumar

 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Division,

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400085

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Electronic Structure Study of Nano Cobalt Ferrite using Compton Spectroscopy

Deepika Mali1, Pooja K. Joshi1, Kishor Kumar1, Lekhraj Meena1 and B. L. Ahuja1

1Department of Physics, University College of Science, M. L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur, 313001 Rajasthan, India.

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Identification of transition metal and their alloy from the X-ray absorption edges measured by an indigenously developed GaAs detector

Geetanjali Vashisht1-2, Payal Taya1, Ravi Kumar1-2, Ayushi Trivedi1-2, M. K. Tiwari1-2, T. K. Sharma1-2 and V. K. Dixit1-2

1Semiconductor Materials Laboratory, Materials Science Section, RRCAT, Indore- 452013.

2Homi Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai- 400094.

3Hard X-ray Applications Laboratory, Accelerator Physics and Synchrotrons Utilization Division, RRCAT, Indore- 452013.

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Synthesis and Characterization of Spray Dried Al2 O3 :C for Dosimetric Applications

Pankaj Singh1, J Bahadur2, S G Singh3, D S Sisodiya3, R Sharma1,D Sen2, Shashwati Sen3

 1Health Physics Division, 2Solid State Physics Division, 3Technical Physics Division,Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

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Calculation of Self–Shielding Factor for Neutron Activation Experiments using MCNP5

Subhrojit Bagchi, G. Pandikumar, A. John Arul

Reactor Design and Technology Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu 603102

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Solution of Hexagonal AER Benchmark by KINFIN Code

Debasmit Sarkar, Argala Srivastava, K .P. Singh and Umasankari Kannan

Reactor Physics Design Division,

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400085

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A Comparative Study of Neutron Attenuation in Magnesium Oxide and Stainless Steel as Core Catcher in FBR 1 & amp; 2

Rajeev Ranjan Prasad, D Sunil Kumar and A John Arul

Reactor Shielding and Data Division, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research Kalpakkam – 603102, India

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Development of a semi empirical calculation approach for the determination of percentage depth dose in water for higher energy photon beams using a medical linear accelerator

Elizebeth Joseph1, P. Sowmya1, Avin Kumar2, Sruthi Sreenivasan2

1Department of Medical Physics, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Mangaluru – 574199, India

2A J Hospital and Research Center, Mangaluru, Karnataka, 575004, India

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Methodology for Shielding Design and Evaluation for Container Scanners

Thokchom Dewan Singh, Rajib Lochan Sha, RK Singh, G Sahani, Pankaj Tandon, PK Dash Sharma

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Mumbai

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Legal framework for the Atomic Energy in India

Anek Kumar and Garima Sharma

1Safety and Security Studies Division, Nuclear Controls & Planning Wing, Department of Atomic Energy, Mumbai – 400001, India

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Analysis of Dynamic Responses of Circulating Fuel Reactors using In-house 3D Space-Time Kinetics Code ARCH

Indrajeet Singh1, 2, Anurag Gupta1, 2 and Umasankari Kannan1, 2

1Reactor Physics Design Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai – 400085, India

2Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai –400094, India 

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Adsorption Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Ruthenium on Tributyl phosphate functionalized Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

B. N. Mohanty1, 3, Beegam Rumana T.N.1, Kancharana Laxmi1, R. Mathiyarasu1, Hrudananda Jena2 & D.Ponraju1

1Health and Industrial Safety Division

2Materials Chemistry and Metal Fuel Cycle Group

3Homi Bhabha National Institute, IGCAR Campus

Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam

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Compton spectroscopy measurement of Eu2 O3 and applicability of first and second order GGA in deducing electron momentum densities

Lekhraj Meena1,*, N.L. Heda2 and B.L. Ahuja1

1Department of Physics, M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur-313001 (Rajasthan) India

2Department of Pure and Applied Physics, University of Kota, Kota-324005 (Rajasthan) India.

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Validation of HSE06 using density of states, Compton profiles and relative nature of bonding in TMWO4 (TM= Zn and Cd)

N.L. Heda1,* Rajesh Jain2 and B.L. Ahuja3

1Department of Pure and Applied Physics, University of Kota, Kota-324005 (Rajasthan) India.

                                                   2Govt. College, Jamwaramgarh, Jaiour-303109 (Rajasthan) India.                                                            3Department of Physics, M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur-313001 (Rajasthan) India.

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Study of trace elements in breast cancer using X-ray fluorescence studies

Santosh Mirjib, G. B. Hirematha, Prashant N. Patila, N. M. Badigera,b, Kaushik Sanyalc Suyamindra S. Kulkarnid, N. L. Misrac, P. B. Gaid, N. H. Ayachite and M. K. Tiwarif

a School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Hubballi – 580031, India

b Department of Physics, Karnatak University Dharwad - 580003, India

c Fuel Chemistry division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai- 400085,India

d Karnataka Institute for DNA Research (KIDNAR), Dharwad – 580003, India

e Department of Physics, KLE Technological University, Hubballi-580031, India

f X-ray Optics Section, Indus Synchrotron utilization Division, Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore, 452013, India

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Assessment of radiation hazard indices in sandsfrom Tirunelveli District

F. S.Karolin Mary1, G.Shanthi1

1Department of Physics & Research Centre, Women's Christian College, Nagercoil-629001 Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India

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Recent Developments of CdTe and CdZnTe Semiconductor Radiation Detectors and Applications

Jayalingamurthy

Department of Physics, Dr. G. S. Govt. Women’s First Grade College and P. G. Study Centre

Ajjarkad, Udupi-576101, India

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Estimation of spectral indices on flow tube of central fuel cluster at AHWR Critical Facility (AHWR-CF)

Sudipta Samanta1, Amod Kishore Mallick1, Rajeev kumar1, Umasankari Kannan1

1Reactor Physics design Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

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Investigation of Formation Time and Fusion-Fission Dynamics in Heavy Ion Induced Reactions 30Si+ 232Th, and 12C+ 238U using Dynamical Code HICOL

Prashant N. Patil1,2, G. B. Hiremath2, N. M. Badiger2,  N. H. Ayachit3

1Department of Physics, KLE Technological University, Hubballi– 580031, India

2School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Hubballi– 580031, India

3Centre for Material Science, KLE Technological University, Hubballi– 580031, India 

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Exploring electronic properties of zinc oxide using pure and hybrid density functional theory

O.P. Soni1,*, N.L. Heda1 and B.L. Ahuja2

1Department of Pure and Applied Physics, University of Kota, Kota-324005 (Rajasthan) India.

2Department of Physics, M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur-313001 (Rajasthan) India.

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Elemental profiling of soil samples collected from Punjab state using Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence technique

M Tiwari1, T. D. Rathod1,2, S. K. Sahu*1,2, R. C. Bhangare1, V. Pulhani1,2

1Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

 2Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai – 400094, India

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Levels of Naturally Occurring Radionuclides in Surface Soil Samples from Uttarakhand State, India

R. C. Bhangare1, P. Y. Ajmal1, M Tiwari1, T. D. Rathod1,2, M. Swankar1, S. K. Sahu*1,2, V. Pulhani1,2

1Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

2Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai – 400094, India

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Study of bremsstrahlung radiation coming from a transmission type x-ray generator and its application on EDXRF technique

Soumya Chatterjee1, Sumana Ghosh1, Debasis Mitra1

1Department of Physics, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal – 741235, India

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Theoretical study of electron capture process in heavy ion induced M shell ionization

Sumana Ghosh1, Soumya Chatterjee1, Debasis Mitra1

1Department of Physics, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal- 741235, India

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Investigation of Structural, Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Copper Ferrite Nanoparticles Using Synchrotron Radiation

Pradeep Chavan1*, Jayashree Biradar2

1Department of Studies in Physics, SB Arts & KCP Science College Vijayapura-586103, Karnataka

2Department of Physics, S. K. Arts College & H. S. K. Science Institute Hubballi-580031, Karnataka

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Radiological assessment of urban soil in the National highway zone (NH-66) corridor of Kerala state, India.

Vishnu C V1*, Antony Joseph2, Vineethkumar V3, Shimod K P4

1,2Department of Physics, University of Calicut, Malappuram, Kerala- 673635, India

3Department of Physics, Government college of Kasaragod, Kerala-671123, India

4Department of Geography, Government college of Tholanur, Palakkad, Kerala-678722, India

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Synergetic effect of the hydrothermally synthesized rGO decorated MoS 2 nanocomposite for high-performance supercapacitor electrodes

Merin Tomy, Athira A.R, Xavier T.S

1Centre for advanced materials research, Department of Physics, Govt. College for Women, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014, India

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Response of C2 H2 F2 superheated emulsion to quasi-mono-energetic neutrons at low frequency

V. Kumar1,2, M. Das1,2, S. Ali3,  N. Biswas1, R. Shil4, K. Banerjee5, P. Pallav6, M. Nandy1

1Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata – 700064, India

2Homi Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai 400094, India

3Physics Department, Jadavpur University, Kolkata -700032, India

4Physics Department, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan, WB -731235, India

5Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata - 700064, India

6Physics Department, Victoria College Institution, Kolkata -700009, India

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True Coincidence summing correction factors for prominently occurring radionuclides in environmental soil matrices

M.Margret1, S.Chandrasekaran1, C.V.Srinivas1, B.Venkatraman2

1Environmental Assessment Division, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam -603102 , India

2Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam -603102, India

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Evaluation of moisture content of wheat (PBW 725) by using 766keV thallium-204

Razdeep K. V., and Rajeev K. S.

Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141004, India

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Thermo-Optical Studies on Wavelength Dependent Refractive Index of Re-entrant Smectic-A Phase of Liquid Crystals

Govindaia T N* 

PG Department of Physics, Govt. College, Mandya University, Mandya-571401, karnataka

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An improved method to estimate the Temperature Reactivity Coefficient for the Reactor

Abhitab Bachchan, A. Riyas and K. Devan

Reactor Design and Technology Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research

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High Energy Radiation Impacts on the Electrical Characteristics of Semiconductor Devices

N. Pushpa1*and A. P. Gnana Prakash2

1PG Department of Physics, JSS College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Ooty Road, Mysuru-570 025, India

2Department of Studies in Physics,University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru-570 006, India

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Effect of Forest Canopy on the Flow and Dispersion Characteristics over the Kaiga Complex Terrain Region

Arun Aravind, H. Seshadri, D. K. Mohapatra

Safety Research Institute, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Kalpakkam – 603102, India

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Neutronics study of chloride fuel salts for experimental design of Indian Molten Salt Reactor

D.K. Dwivedi, A.K. Srivastava, Anurag Gupta and Umasankari Kannan

Reactor Physics Design Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai – 400085, India

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Inference of Excess Lifetime Cancer Risk in soil samples of Tiruvannamalai District Tamilnadu, India using Gamma Ray Spectrometry

Y.Raghu1*, N.Jairaj1, M.Kalaivani1, S.Manimegalai1, R.Ravisankar2,

1Department of Basic science, Sankara Polytechnic College, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore-641035, Tamilnadu, India

2Post graduate & Research Department of Physics, Government Arts College, Thiruvannamalai-606603, Tamil Nadu, India

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Natural radioactivity content and elemental composition in different grain sizes of Mamallapuram beach sand

K.S. Lakshmi1, V. Meenakshisundaram1, J. Punniyakotti1,2

1Meenakshi Sundararajan Research Centre, Meenakshi College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai-600 024

 2Department of Physics, Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College, Chennai-600 024

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Setup error assessment in breast radiotherapy treatment using two positioning methods

Silpa Ajaykumar1, Dilshina.P1, Resmi. K.Bharathan1, Suja.C.A 1, Arun Kumar E.S1, Preethy1

1Department of Radiation Oncology, Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery, Kerala-670103, India

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Numerical Model for Solving Non-conservative Form of Depth Averaged Shallow Water Equations

Manish Chopra1, R. B. Oza1 and Faby Sunny1

1Radiation Safety Systems Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

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Transfer Factors of 226Ra, 210Pb, and 210Po in Medicinal Plants of Malnad Region of Karnataka

Chandrashekara K.1*, Nagaraja K P2, Somashekarappa H. M.3

1Associate Professor, Department of Physics, St. Philomena College, Puttur -574 202, India

2Associate Professor, Department of Physics, FMKMC, Madikeri, Kodagu

3Professor (Rtd.) University Science and Instrumentation Centre, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri-574 199, India

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Proposed Model to Absorb the Hazardous Frequencies of the Sun from the Environment Using Frequency Absorption Model (FAM)

1Pushpesh Dutt Tiwari, 1Shipra, 2Mayank Pandey, 3Mahesh Dutt Tiwari, 4Pradeep Kumar Tiwari, 4Arunesh Dutt, 4Animesh Tripathi, 5Ashish Dhamanda, 6Shiv Prakash

1M.Tech. Scholar, K. Banerjee Centre of Atmospheric and Ocean Studies, University of Allahabad, India

2PhD Scholar, K. Banerjee Centre of Atmospheric and Ocean Studies & M. N. Saha Centre of Space Studies, University of Allahabad, India

3M.Sc. Scholar, Centre of Environmental Science, University of Allahabad, India

4PhD Scholar, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, University of Allahabad, India

5Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar, India

6Assistant Professor, Computer Science, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, University of Allahabad, India

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Formalism of geometric effects in proton dosimetry using one-speed diffusion theory

Krishnaveni P, Rajalakshmi K. A, Amna V. P, M.M. Musthafa , Vafiya Thaslim T.T, Arun P.V, Irfana Thasni A. K and Midhun C. V

Nuclear and Radiation Physics Group, Department of Physics, University of Calicut,

673635, India

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A digital volume pulse device- Finger photo pulse Plethysmography to trace the vascular integrity among the low back pain subjects with lumbar disc degenerative diseases diagnosed by MRI analysis

C K Sreeja1, V N Meena Devi2*,    M K Aneesh 3 ,   K S Sreekanth4

1Department of Physics, Research scholar, Noorul Islam center of Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Kanyakumari district

2*Department of Physics, Noorul Islam centre of Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Kanyakumari, District

3Department of Radiology, Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala.

4Department of Biochemistry, Sree Gokulam Medical College& Research Foundation, Trivandrum,

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Time-series analysis of Radon concentrations for Bengaluru's atmosphere

Charan Kumar K and Kamsali Nagaraja*

Department of Physics, Bangalore University (Jnanabharathi Campus), Bengaluru – 560056, India

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Low noise and high signal detection with BiI3-polymer composite pellets for low dose direct X-ray detection

Ritu Chaudhari, Chhaya Ravi Kant*

Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Kashmere Gate, Delhi- 110006, India

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Computational Analysis of Physico-Mechanical Properties of Cotton Fibers using Elastic

Tensor Analysis Tool

Manju V V1 , and Somashekar R2

1 Department of Physics, Vidyavardhaka college of Engineering, Mysuru-570002, India

2 Center for Material science, University of Mysore, Vijnana Bhavan, Mysuru-570006, India

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Switched capacitance - based pulse width modifier for large volume gamma scintillators

Ramjith. M, Christopher Varghese, Shyamprasad. S, M.M Musthafa, Midhun C.V

Nuclear and Radiation Physics Group, Department of Physics, University of Calicut – 673635, India

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Validation of calculation methodology to estimate isothermal temperature coefficient of reactivity using Monte Carlo transport code

R Rajesh Chandrakanth, G Raghu Kumar, N Manimaran, G Shanmugam and K V Suresh Kumar

Reactor Facilities Group, IGCAR, Kalpakkam, Tamilnadu - 603102, India

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Estimation of Neutron Source Strength for External Source Subassembly in PFBR using GEANT4

Anupam Chakraborty , Rajeev R. Prasad , M. M. Shanthi , D. Sunil Kumar  , A. John Arul

Radiation Shielding Section, Reactor Shielding and Data Division, Reactor Design and Technology

Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam-603102

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Understanding the effect of elemental composition and density on the photo peak detection efficiency for environmental samples

Sartandel S.J., Pulhani V.A., and Vinod Kumar A.

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Division, 

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400085

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Study of photon shielding effectiveness of recycled environment waste Cement Kiln dust doped bismuth alkali borate glasses

Baltej Singh Sidhu1 , Manoj Kumar Gupta1 , A. S. Dhaliwal 2 and K. S. Kahlon 2

1Department of Physics, S.D. College , Barnala-148101(Punjab) India

2Department of Physics, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Deemed University, Longowal -148106 (Punjab) India

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A study on the power variation of fuel subassemblies closer to the source subassembly of the 40MWT FBTR core

Neethu Hanna Stephen1*, Raghukumar.G1, Manimaran.N1, Shanmugam.G1 and Suresh Kumar K.V 

1Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research Centre, Kalpakkam, Tamilnadu,  India

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Development of Point Kernel Gamma Ray Shielding Code

Sachin Shet and K. V. Subbaiah

Manipal Centre for Natural Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal – 576104

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Calibration of Radiation Monitoring Instruments- An Experience at BRIT

S.B. Kamble, S.A. Nalawade, A.S. Gengje, M.H. Bhatia, N. Jayachandran

Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology, Vashi, Navi Mumbai-400 703

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Measurement of 76 Se(n,2n) 75Se reaction cross section with detailed uncertainty analysis at 14 MeV neutron energy

T.S. Ganesapandy 1 , G.T. Bholane 1 , S.H. Patil 1 , S.S. Dahiwale 1 , S.G. Kulkarni 2, V.N. Bhoraskar 1 , S.D. Dhole 1 

1 Department of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune - 411007, India

2 Department of Physics, Willingdon College, Sangli - 416415, India

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Modelling of Tarapur BWR lattice and core to estimate the required number of Sb-Be startup neutron sources

Rashmi Rai, Indrajeet singh, Pradeep Baraila, K.P. Singh and Umashankari

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai; India

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Analysis of Events Reported from Industrial Radiation Facilities

Alok Pandey, G. Sahani and P. K. Dash Sharma

Radiological Safety Division, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board

Niyamak Bhavan, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai 400094, India

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Assessment and Mitigation of Radiation Hazard for individuals engaged in Reconnaissance Survey in Uranium Exploration

Ankur Trivedi1 , H B Shrivastava1, Uday Kumar2 , Kalyan Chakrabarti1 , D K Sinha3

 1Physics Laboratory, Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Jamshedpur

2 Physics Department, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur

3Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Hyderabad

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Thermo and Photoluminescence studies of Eu3+, Dy3+ co doped Sr2SiO4 nanophosphor prepared by solution combustion method.

B.S. Prathibha1, B.M. Naghabhushana2, M.S. Chandrashekara3

1Department of Physics, Government Engineering College, Ramanagara-562 159 

2Department of Chemistry, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore-560 054

3Department of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysuru-570 006

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Enhancement of thermoluminescence properties of Sr2SiO4: Eu by addition of flux for dosimetric applications

B.S. Prathibha1, M.S. Chandrashekara2, B.M. Naghabhushana3

1Department of Physics, Government Engineering College, Ramanagara-562 159

2Department of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysuru-570 006

3Department of Chemistry, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore-560 054

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Measurement of radon exhalation rate, natural radioactivity and radiation doses in fly ash samples

Anil Sharma1 , Pragya Pandit2 , Asha Attri3 , Snighdha Acharya2

 1Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Dwarka, New Delhi-110078, India

2Atomic Minerals Directorate For Exploration and Research, Hyderabad – 500016, India

3Dayal Singh College, University of Delhi, New Delhi -110003,India

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Thermoluminescence dosimetric characteristics of natural zircon

A Ashok kumar1, MG Komathi2, O Annalakshmi2, B. Sundarakannan1

1Department of Physics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - 627012, India

 2Health Safety and Environment Group, Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research, TamilNadu - 627012, India

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Advancements in radiation emergency preparedness and response

 Tej Ram Meena, S. S. Patil, R.K.B. Yadav, S Murali

 Radiation Safety Systems Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400085, India

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Evaluation of Integral Parameters of BAPL and AERE Benchmarks Using 𝜈 - TRAC code and ENDF/B VIII.0 library

 Anmol Singh* , Usha Pal and R. Karthikeyan

 Reactor Physics Design Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai-400085

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Estimation of natural radiological hazards of rocks from Boothapandi panchayat, Kanyakumari District

M.Suji* , G. Shanthi 

Department of Physics, Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil- 629 001

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Moliere weighted multicomponent analysis of flat top Gaussian

radiotherapy beam for small fields

Silpa Ajaykumar1,2, Midhun C. V1, M.M. Musthafa1 , Rijin N. T3

1Department of Physics, University of Calicut, Calicut University P.O Kerala-673635, India

2Department of Radiation Oncology, Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery, Kerala-670103, India

3Department of Physics, School of science, Jain University, Banglore -560069, India

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Over-response correction of SNC 350p Roos and PTW Markus chambers in

surface dose and build up region dosimetry of 6MV photon beam.

Dr. Mukesh Kumar Zope1, Dr. Deepali Bhaskar Patil1, Aslam P A2, George Basil3, Dinesh Saroj4

1Department of Medical Physics, State Cancer Institute, IGIMS, Patna-14, Bihar

2Kiran Multi Super Specialty Hospital, Surat-395004

3Regional Cancer Care Canter and Cancer Hospital, Siddhpur

4Alexis Multispecialty Hospital, Mankapur Square, Nagpur-440030

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Synthesis and Evaluation of Li2O-2B2O3 Glass Chips for Gamma Radiation Dosimetry Applications

R.M. Sahani* , Monu Kumar, J S Hooda and Arun Pandya

Nuclear Radiation Management and Application (NRMA) Division

Defence Laboratory (DRDO), Jodhpur-342011, India

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Time dependent production of 135Xe through proton induced fission of U-238

T. Najumunnisa T1,2, M. M. Musthafa1, C. V. Midhun1, P. Mohammed Aslam3, K.K.

Rajesh1, A. Shanbhag4

 1Department of Physics, University of Calicut, Malappuram, Kerala – 673635, India

2AKNM Government Polytechnic College, Tirurangadi, Kerala, 676317, India

3Government Arts and Science College, Kozhikode, Kerala, 673018, India

4Health Physics Division, BARC, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400085, India

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Meta-Modelling of Spent Fuel Dissolution Process and

Associated Criticality Safety Margin Assessment using BEPU Methodology

Subrata Bera, R. S. Rao, Utkarsh S. C.

 Nuclear Safety Analysis Division, Nuclear Safety Analysis and Research Group , AERB, Mumbai-400094, India

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Radiological Effects due to Natural radionuclides present in soil samples of Hassan district, Karnataka State, India

Srinivasa E1*, Suresh S2, Rangaswamy D R3, Umesha Reddy K4, Sannappa J5

1Department of Physics, IDSG Government College, Chikmagalur-Karnataka, India, 577102

2Department of Physics, M.P.E Society’s, S.D.M Degree College, Honavar, Karnataka 581334, India

3Department Science and Humanities, PES University, Electronic City Campus, Bangalore 560100, India

4Dept. of Physics, Government First Grade College, Sidlagatta, Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka, India

5Department of Studies in Physics, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga-Karnataka, India, 577451

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Experimental evaluation of radiation transmission factors for some polymeric materials at six gamma energies obtained by Compton scattering technique`

Mohinder Singh1, Amandeep Sharma2, Bhajan Singh1, B. S. Sandhu1

1Physics Department, Punjabi University Patiala - 147002, India

2Department of Physics, Akal University Talwandi Sabo (Bathinda) - 151302, India

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Decay Probability of Oxygen and Florin Clusters from 290-320122 , 292-332124 and 298-326126 even-even Isotopes

P. Rajeev1, K. Prathapan1, P. Deneshan1, T. P. Suresh1
1Department of Physics, Govt. Brennen College, Thalassery, Kerala, INDIA

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Evaluation of the Accidental Exposure in Linear Accelerator Facility Using

Thermoluminescent Dosimetry System- A Dosimetric Study

Avin Kumar, Sruthi Sreenivasan, Ronika Ravi, Souparnika P, Yashmitha K 

Department of Radiation Oncology, A J Hospital and Research Center, Mangalore- 575004, India.

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 Studies on temporal variation of aerosol size and number distribution (<0.1μm) and radon progeny in Madikeri Town, Karnataka State, India.

S.N. Namitha1, B.S.K.Lavanya1, K.S. Pruthvi Rani2, N. Ragini3 and M.S.Chandrashekara1,*

1Department of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Mysuru, India

2Department of Physics, Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru, India

3Department of Physics, Government First Grade College, Kuvempunagar, Mysuru, India

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Studies on 210Po activity in food samples of Davanagere District, Karnataka State, India and its radiological hazards to the population.

M. Hidayath1, S. N. Namitha1, B. S. K. Lavanya1, M. S. Chandrashekara1*

1Department of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru – 570 006

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Assessment of radiation dose due to the distribution of U, 226Ra, 222Rn  and 210Po in groundwater of Kodagu District, Karnataka State, India.

S. N. Namitha, B. S. K. Lavanya, W. A. Banan, A.A.M. Tasneem and M. S. Chandrashekara*

Department of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru – 570 006

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Radiation-induced atomic processes and their spatiotemporal evolution of Fast Breeder Reactor First-Wall Structures

Deepankara Vrushabhadas Shastri1,2, John Arul3, G. Pandikumar3, D.V. Subramanian3, Kantha D Arunachalam1*

1 Centre for Environmental Nuclear Research, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu, India, 603203

2Department of Physics & Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu, India, 603203

3Nuclear Systems Design Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, India

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Analysis of alpha induced secondary proton production in reactor structural  materials.

Swapna Balakrishnan 1, M M Musthafa 1, Midhun C V 1, Gokul Das H 1, Vafiya T 1, Najmunnisa T 1, Rijin N T2, F S Shana 3, S Dasgupta 4, J Datta 4   

1 Department of Physics , University of Calicut, Kozhikode – 673635, India

2 Department of Physics , Jain University, Banglore – 560069, India

3 Govt. Arts and Science College, Meenchanda, Kozhikode, India

4 Analytical Chemistry Division, BARC-VECC Kolkata-700064, India

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Experimental evaluation of saturation thickness for 662 keV in Iron at different scattering angle.

Gurvinderjit Singh1*, B.S. Sandhu2 and Bhajan Singh2

1* GSS Smart School Jagraon, Ludhiana, Punjab

2Physics Department, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002, India

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Alpha Decay Chains of Z = 124 Superheavy Nuclei

K. Prathapan1, Lisha Damodaran1, P. M. Geethanjali1
1Department of Physics, Govt. Brennen College, Thalassery, Kerala, INDIA

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Gamma photon scattering characteristics of polymers by Monte Carlo simulations

Amandeep Sharma1,  Mohinder Singh2, Bhajan Singh2, B.S. Sandhu2

1Department of Physics, Akal University Talwandi Sabo  (Bathinda) - 151302, India

 2Physics Department, Punjabi University Patiala - 147002, India

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Case Studies on Radioactivity and Decay Heat Contribution from Coating Materials of Irradiated Accident Tolerant Fuel for PHWR

Debashis Talukdar1*, Subrata Bera2

1Nuclear Project Safety Division, NFRG, AERB, Mumbai-400094, India

2Nuclear Safety Analysis Division, NSARG, AERB, Mumbai-400094, India

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The Effect of Electrical Stress and Thermal Annealing on Swift Heavy Ion Irradiated SiGe HBTs

Vinayakprasanna N Hegde1, M N Bharathi2, J. D. Ceressler3 and A P Gnana Prakash2

1Department of Physics, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru-570002, India.

2Department of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru-570006, India.

3School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta-30303, US

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Modeling the radiation environment inside a typical Crew Module of the Indian Human Spaceflight Program

K. M. Jayasurya, S. P. Tadepalli
Space Astronomy Group, U R Rao Satellite Centre, Indian Space Research Organization, India -560017

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Overview of Method of ChAracteristics based Neutron TRAnsport Code (MANTRA) and its validation

Tanay Mazumdar, Tej Singh1
Reactor Physics & Nuclear Engineering Section, Research Reactor Services Division (RRSD), Reactor Group (RG), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

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Multigroup form of simplified spherical harmonics (SPN) equations for neutron transport

Abhishek Mishra1,3, Aditi Ray2,3, Tej Singh1

1Research Reactor Services Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

2Theoretical Physics Section, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

3Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai - 400094, India

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Development of a new Monte-Carlo neutron transport code for radiation shielding

Avijit Das, Tej Singh
Research Reactor Services Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay,  Mumbai – 400085, India

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Estimation of the buildup of He-3 and Li-6 Poisoning, He-4 and Tritium Activity in Beryllium Oxide Reflector Block in APSARA-U Reactor

Kamalakanta Singha, Tej Singh, Paritosh Pandey, Shantanab Banerjee
Research Reactor Service Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

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Distribution of 210-Polonium activity and Soil Texture in Agricultural soil

Meril Charles1,Ebin Thomas1, Ruchila Chandran1, Rita Crasta1*,

Kamalakar V D2, NarayanaY2

1St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, 575003

2Department of Physics, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri campus, 574199

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                Radon activity measurements in ground water samples

Ann Mariya Sherin1, V. Abin Prince1, V.K. Nidhina1, Rita Crasta1*, S. Suresh2 , V. D. Kamalakar3
1St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore-575003, India
2Department of Physics, M P E Society’s S D M Degree College, Honnavar, -581334, India
3Department of Physics, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri campus, 574199

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       Deformation Studies On Thorium Isotopes 

Ummukulsu E and Antony Joseph
Department of physics, University of Calicut, Malappuram, Kerala-673635, India

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Assessment of Wind Forecasts from a Numerical Weather Prediction Model for a Tropical Site

Anup Yadav1, R. Shrivastava2, S. Anand3,4, M. Kansal1, N. Kumar1

1 Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd., Mumbai– 400094, India

2Radiation Safety Systems Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

3Health Physics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

4Homi Bhabha National Institute-BARC, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai – 400094, India

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META-LITERATURE ANALYSIS OF REVIEWS OF BIBLIOMETRIC STUDIES ON RADIATION PHYSICS: AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE

Murtala Ismail Adakawa1; Chikku Balachandran2; & N.S. Harinarayana3
1 ICCR Scholar, Department of Library and information Science University of Mysore
2 UGC Senior Research Fellow, Department of Library and information Science University of Mysore
3 Professor, Department of Library and information Science University of Mysore

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Gadolinium Oxide and Bismuth Based Nanocomposite for a Lead-free Diagnostic X-Ray Shielding Material

Sangeetha Jayakumar* and John Philip

SMART Materials Section, Materials Characterization Group, Metallurgy and Materials Group,

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, Tamilnadu-603102, India

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Exploratory Run for Fast Neutron Background in an Underground Laboratory

Maitreyee Nandy1, Soma Roy2
1Nuclear Physics Division, 2Applied Nuclear Physics Division, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata– 700064, India

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Radioactivity Levels of  Soil and Grain  of Radionuclides in high risk zone areas

Preeti Kumari1, Labdhi Jain1, Savita Budhwar*, Suneel Kumar2
1Department of Nutrition Biology, School of Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences, Central University of Haryana
2Department of Physics & Astrophysics, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana

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Mixed Field Radiation Measurement using MOSFET Sensor

Naresh Jingar, Rajesh Kalla, Manjeet Kulhar Arun Pandya
Nuclear Radiation Management and Applications Division, Defence Laboratory, DRDO, Jodhpur, Rajasthan – 342011, India

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Estimation of photopeak efficiency for IAEA gamma standards of different geometries using HPGe and 3"x3" NaI(Tl) Gamma Spectrometry Systems

M. R. Priya1, S. Renuga, L. Thilagam, D. K. Mohapatra

Safety Research Institute, Nuclear Safety Analysis & Research Group, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Kalpakkam – 603102, India

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Estimation of Gamma Shielding Parameters for Heat Resistant Super Alloys using Inhouse IGShield code

M. R. Priya1, S. Renuga, L. Thilagam, D. K. Mohapatra

Safety Research Institute, Nuclear Safety Analysis & Research Group, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Kalpakkam – 603102, India

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Neutron Spectrum Measurements near KAMINI Reactor south beam vault door using Nested Neutron Spectrometer

D.V.Subramanian, AdishHaridas, D.Sunil Kumar and A.John Arul

Reactor Shielding and Data Division, Indira GandhiCentre forAtomic Research, Kalpakkam– 603102, India

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Measurement of 76Se(n,2n)75Se reaction cross section with detailed uncertainty analysis at 14 MeV neutron energy

T.S. Ganesapandy1, G.T. Bholane1, S.H. Patil1, S.S. Dahiwale1, S.G. Kulkarni2, V.N. Bhoraskar1, S.D. Dhole1,*

1Department of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune - 411007, India

2Department of Physics, Willingdon College, Sangli - 416415, India

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Transient analysis of AHWR core using implicit method of NDIFF3D

ArindamChakraborty, Debasmit Sarkar and Umasankari Kannan

Reactor Physics Design Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

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Modelling of tarapur bwr lattice and core to estimate the required number of Sb-Be startup neutron sources

Rashmi Rai, Indrajeet singh, Pradeep Baraila, K.P. Singh and Umashankari Kannan
1Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Mumbai, India

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Synthesis and Evaluation of Li2O-2B2O3 Glass Chips for Gamma Radiation Dosimetry Applications

R.M. Sahani*, Monu Kumar, J S Hooda and Arun Pandya

Nuclear Radiation Management and Application (NRMA) Division

Defence Laboratory (DRDO), Jodhpur-342011, India

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Analysis of Events Reported from Industrial Radiation Facilities

Alok Pandey, G. Sahani and P. K. Dash Sharma

Radiological Safety Division, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board,

Niyamak Bhavan, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai 400094, India

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 Theoretical Study on Neutron Halo Emission from Heavy Elements

K. Prathapan1, P. Deneshan1, P. Rajeev1, R. K. Biju1,2
1Department of Physics, Govt. Brennen College, Thalassery, Kerala, INDIA
2Department of Physics. PRNSS College, Mattanur, Kerala, INDIA

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 The Direct Measurement of High Energy Bremsstrahlung Spectrumusing BC501A Scintillator

Resmi. K.Bharathan1,2, M. M. Musthafa1, Midhun C.V1, Athira V1, Gouri. V 1, Meera S1,Farhana Thesni1,Christopher V1, Shyamprasad.S 1, Sreena M1, Arun P.V 1

1Nuclear and Radiation Physics Group, Department of Physics, University of Calicut, 673638- India

2Department of Radiation Oncology, Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery, 670103 – India

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Application of Powder XRD to Compute Crystallite Shape of Cotton Fibers from Different Countries

Manju V V1, Sofia Ranjini S2, RaghavendraVadhiyar1, Somashekar R3

1Department of Physics, Vidyavardhaka college of Engineering, Mysuru-570002, India

2Department of Physics, Teresian College, University of Mysore, Mysuru-570011, India

3Center for Material science, University of Mysore, Vijnana Bhavan, Mysuru-570006, India

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Formulation of Tissue Maximum Ratio for High Energy Photons Using a Medical Electron Linear Accelerator

Anu Roy1, Sampath Kumar1, Avin Kumar2

1Department of Medical Physics, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Mangalore, Karnataka – 574199, India

2A J Hospital and Research Center, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575004, India

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Comparative Study of Electron beam and Gamma ray Irradiation Effects in RPC Glass Detector Materials by Positron Lifetime Spectroscopy

K.V. Aneesh Kumar, M. Raghvendra, S. Ningaraju, M.P.Boranna, A.P. Gnana Prakash and H.B. Ravikumar
Department of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru-570006, India

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Assessment of Indoor Radon Concentration in the Dwellings of the Industrial Areas of Kannur District, Kerala

N. Neeraja1, C. K. Ayisha2, Nadira Mahamood2, V. Prakash1*
1Department of PG Studies & Research in Physics, Payyanur College, Edat - 670327, India
2Department of PG Studies in Physics, Sir Syed College, Taliparamba - 670142, India

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Evaluation of structural shielding integrity of the first public sector proton therapy facility in India

Vysakh Raveendran, Lalit Chaudhary, Rajesh Kinhikar, Ranjith C P, Rohidas punde, Umesh Gayake, Kantaram Darekar, Manimala Konthoujam, Prakash shinde, Subhajit Panda, Lilawati Meena, Reena Ph
Department of Radiation Oncology, Advanced Centre for Treatment Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre Kharghar, Homi Bhabha National University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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Re-utilization and Transmutation of long lived 99Tc radio isotope via Photon induced nuclear reactions

Shaima Akbar1, M.M Musthafa1, C.V. Midhun1,  Antony Joseph1,  Swapna Lilly Cyriac2, K.C Jagadeesan3

1Department of Physics, University of Calicut, Calicut University P.O, Malappuram - 673635, Kerala, India

   2Department of Radiation Oncology, KIMS Cancer Care and Research Center Thiruvanandapuram - 695029, Kerala, India

 3Radiopharmaceuticals Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

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Seasonal variation of Radon (222Rn) Thoron (220Rn) and their progeny concentrations in some dwellings in the Coastal Taluks of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

Suresh S1*, Srinivasa E2, Rangaswamy D R3 , Sannappa J4

1* Department of Physics, M.P.E. Society’s S.D.M. Degree College, Honnavar, Karnataka, India

2Department of Physics, IDSG Government College, Chikmagalur, Karnataka,India

3Department of Physics, PES University, Hosur Road, Electronic City, Bangalore ,India   

4Department of Studies & Research in Physics, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga, India

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The Effect of Geometry Dependent Chamber Spatial Response Function in Beam Profile Measurements

Jennifer E.P1, Midhun C.V1, Swapna Lilly Cyriac2, M. M. Musthafa1, Rijin N.T1

1Nuclear and Radiation Physics Group, Department of Physics, University of Calicut,

673638 - India

 2Department of Radiation Oncology, KIMS Healthcare Management Ltd, Trivandrum–

India

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TL dosimetric properties of beta irradiated SrAl2O4 phosphor

Thejavathi N.R.1,2, Lokesha H.S.3, Nagabhushana K.R.3, Sonia Hatsue Tatumi3,

Krishnaveni S.1*

1Department of Studies in Physics, Manasagangotri, University of Mysore, Mysuru– 570006, India

2Department of Physics, Government College (Autonomous), Mandya–571 401, Karnataka, India

3Federal University of São Paulo, Campus Baixada Santista, CEP: 11070-100, Santos/SP – Brazil

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Estimation of Self-absorption Correction Coefficients for Gross-alpha Activity Measurements

S. Renuga, L. Thilagam, M. R. Priya, D. K. Mohapatra

Safety Research Institute, Nuclear Safety Analysis & Research Group, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Kalpakkam – 603102, India

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Synthesis and Fabrication of HAp from fish scale waste for the development of a bone equivalent phantom

P. Venkatraman and Rajisha Rajan

 Department of Medical Physics, Bharathidasan University, Coimbatore- 641046, Tamilnadu, India.

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Bridgman Grown Stilbene Single Crystal for Scintillator Application

R. Hari Ramprasath1, Babita Tiwari2,3, K. Sethuraman1

1 Department of Materials Science, School of Technology, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur 610005, Tamil Nadu, India

2 Technical Physics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, 400085, India

3 Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai, 400094, India

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Fine Mesh Pin-by-Pin Analysis of IPWR Equilibrium Core

Suhail Ahmad Khan and Umasankari Kannan

Reactor Physics Design Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai - 400085, India

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Structural Characterization of Erbium doped Zinc Boro-Tellurite Glass for High Energy Radiation Shielding Material and Evaluation of Shielding parameters using WinXCOM Program

M.S. Rautela1, V. Singh2, N. Bisht3, D. Kumar4, C. Chuahan5, D. Padalia6

1,2,5Department of Physics, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263145, India

3Department of Mechanical Engineering, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263145, India

4Department of Soil & Water Conservation Engineering, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263145, India

6Department of Physics, K. R. Manglam University, Haryana 122103, India

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Pu-239 Equivalent Isotopic Conversion Worth Factors For Pfbr Bol Core Employing Differential Perturbation Feature In Mcnp

Bilal Hassan, K. Devan and A. Riyas

 Reactor Neutronics Division, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakakm, India

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Accumulation of heavy metals in Gills, Liver and Muscle of Marine Fish Species from Major ports of AP.

A. Jaya Sree1, Srinivasulu A1, Tanushree panigrahi2, A. D. P. Rao1
1Department of Nuclear Physics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
2Department of Chemistry, Gitam University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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Identification of Geophysical Properties of Radon and Thoron Data for Earthquake Precursor in Indo-Burman Subduction Region

T. Thuamthansanga and R.C. Tiwari
Department of Physics, Mizoram University, Aizawl-796004, Mizoram, India

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Estimation of Uranium and Thorium content in soil and water near Indo-Burman Subduction zone

T. Thuamthansanga and R.C. Tiwari
Department of Physics, Mizoram University, Aizawl-796004, Mizoram, India

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Calculation of Positron Emitter Production in Proton Beam Therapy

Tamil Selvan S a, Kiran Ramesh a, Kiran Sreekumar a, Tanmayee Samalb, Raj Preethia, Jajati K. Nayak c, Santosh K. Agarwal b, P  Prema a and Nrusingh C. Biswal d
aDepartment of Sciences, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore - 641105, India.
bDepartment of Applied Physics and Ballistics, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore - 56019, India.
cVariable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata - 700064, India.
dDepartment of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.

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Validation of isothermal temperature coefficient calculation using PREDIS code against measurement in 40 MW FBTR Mark-I core.

R. Sukanya, A. Riyas, M. Alagan, T. Sathiyasheela

Reactor Neutronics Division, Reactor Design and Technology Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam – 603102, India

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A revised estimation of count rates in the in-core and ex-core neutron detectors of PFBR with ABBN-93 set

M. Alagan1, A. Riyas and K. Devan
Reactor Neutronics Division, RDTG, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research,
Kalpakkam-603 102, Tamil Nadu, India

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Measurement of flux distribution of an Am-Be neutron source and estimation of two group integral capture cross-sections.

Sachin Shet1, Guruprasad2, Meghna Karkera3, P. M. Prajapati1,5, Y. Raviprakash2,

S. V. Suryanarayana1,4, K. V. Subbaiah1 and B. S. Shivashankar6
1Manipal Centre for Natural sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education,
Manipal – 576104, Karnataka, India
2Department of Physics, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education,
Manipal – 576104, Karnataka, India
3Department of Data Science, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal - 576104, India
4Nuclear Physics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai – 400085, India
5Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Laboratori Nazionali del Sud, Catania - 95123, Italy
6Department of Physics, Sri Satya Sai University for Human Excellence, Kalburagi – 585101, India

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Effect of chemical environment on K shell binding energy of tungsten using a weak beta 

source

K. M. Niranjana1 , N. M. Badiger2

1Department of Physics, R V College of Engineering, Bengaluru – 560 059, India

2School of Advanced Science, KLE Technological University, Hubballi – 580 031, India

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An Investigation of Co-60 Gamma Induced Radiation Damage in N-Channel MOSFETs at Cryogenic Temperature

Arshiya Anjum1, M. Darshan1, N. Pushpa2, A. P. Gnana Prakash1,*
1Department of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru – 570006, India
2Department of PG Studies in Physics, JSS College, Ooty Road, Mysuru – 570025, India

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60Co Gamma Radiation Effects on NPN Transistor at Cryogenic Temperature

M. Darshan1, Arshiya Anjum, N. Pushpa2, A. P. Gnana Prakash1,*
1 Department of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570006, India
2 Department of PG Studies in Physics, JSS College, Ooty Road, Mysore-570025, India

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Effect of 60Co Gamma Irradiation on Hydrothermally Synthesised Ga2O3-TiO2 Nanocomposites

Madhura N. Talwar1, Asha P. Shirni2, B. R. Sweekar3, A. P. Gnana Prakash2, *
1Department of Studies in Electronics, PG center, Hemagangotri, Hassan-573220, India
2Detartment of Studies in Physics, 3Institution of Excellence, Manasagangotri, University of Mysore, Mysuru-570006, India

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Influence of 60Co gamma radiations on the morphological and optical properties of hydrothermally synthesized MoO3-CeO2 nanocomposite

Asha P. Shirni1, Madhura N. Talwar2, B. R. Sweekar3, A. P. Gnana Prakash1,*
1Department of Studies in Physics, 3Institution of Excellence, Manasagangotri, University of Mysore, Mysuru-570006, India.
2Department of Electronics, PG center, Hemagangotri, Hassan-573220, India.

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Monte Carlo burnup analysis of VVER-1000 LEU and MOX assembly

V. Harikrishnan, Krishna Kumar Yadav, R. Karthikeyan, Usha Pal
Light Water Reactor Physics Section, RPDD, BARC, Mumbai – 400085, India

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Studies on 226Ra, 222Rn and 210Po in drinking water of Chamarajanagar District, Karnataka State, India

B. S. K. Lavanya1, S. N. Namitha1, K.M.Nagaraju2, K.S. Pruthvi Rani3, M.S. Chandrashekara1*

1Department of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Mysuru – 570 006, India

2Department of Physics, JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Mysuru, India

3Department of Physics, Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru – 570 006, India

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 Study of multi-elemental concentration and nano-micro structural morphology in Moraceae family medicinal plants by FE-SEM and EDX method

Jalajakshi S Kore1, B.R. Kerur2
Department of physics, Gulbarga University Kalaburagi, Kalaburagi-585106

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A study on nuclear binding energy and beta decay energy using deep neural networks

K. Jyothish, M. S. Suryan Sivadas, A. K. Rhine Kumar
Department of Physics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin-22, Kerala, India

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A comparative evaluation of enrichment of trace elements in South African and Australian coals using SRXRF

S. Srikanth1, B. Gowri Naidu2, M. K. Tiwari3, P. Sarita4, G. J. Naga Raju5

1Department of Engineering Physics, S.R.K.R. Engineering College (A), Bhimavaram–534204, India 

2Department of Physics, Government College (A), Rajamahendravaram – 533105, India  

                  3X-ray Optics Section, Indus Synchrotron Utilization Division, RRCAT, Indore – 452013, India                        4Department of Physics, GSS, GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam–530045

5Department of Physics, JNTU-GV, CEV(A), Vizianagaram–535003

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Benchmarking Exercise of Indigenous Monte Carlo Neutron Transport Code PATMOC for Hexagonal Full Core Reactor Geometry

Amod Kishore Mallick1,2*, Umasankari Kannan1,2
1 Reactor Physics Design Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India
2 Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India

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Development of the high sensitive (hs) Radioimmunoassay (RIA) for C-reactive protein by using magnetizable particle

Tanhaji S Ghodke1, Shalaka Paradkar2, Vijay Kadwad2, Karunakara N1,

K Bhasker Shenoy1

1Department of Applied Zoology/CARRT, Mangalore University, Mangalore 574199, India

2 Radiopharmaceutical Division, Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology, Vashi complex Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400057, India.

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Evaluation of the Thermal Neutron Capture Cross Section and the Resonance Integral of the 70Zn(n,)71mZn Reaction

B. Satheesh

Department of Physics, Mahatma Gandhi. Govt. Arts College,

Chalakkara, New Mahe 673311, U.T. of Puducherry, India.

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Characteristics evaluation of Radionuclide collimator pair for routinely used SPECT diagnostics and therapeutic radioisotopes using Monte Carlo simulation approach

Viraj Sawant1,3 Sneha Mithun2,3 Ashish K Jha2,3 Venkatesh Rangarajan*1,2,3

1 Advanced Centre for Training Research and Education in Cancer,  Kharghar

2 Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

3Homi Bhabha National Institute, BARC Training School Complex, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Green Synthesis and Characterizations of Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Applications

Sudarshan Gawali1, Pratik S. Patil1, Yogesh P. Ubale1, Kranti Zakade2, K. M. Jadhav2
1Department of Physics, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, India (M.S.)2Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, MGM University, Aurangabad, India (M.S.)

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Preparation and Characterizations of Bismuth Borate Glass for Gamma Ray ShieldingApplication

Mahesh M. Hivrekar 1* M.B. Solunke 2 K. M. Jadhav3

1Department of Physics, Gramin Technical and Management Campus, Vishnupuri, Nanded-431606

2 Department of Physics, Vasantrao Naik college, Airport Road CIDCO, Aurangabad-431001

3 Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, MGM University, Aurangabad-431001

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Tailoring the Structural and Optical Properties of Gd Doped Nickel Ferrite by Swift Heavy Ion Irradiation

G.Dixit, U. Sidana , R.C.Srivastava
Department of Physics, G.B.Pant University of Ag. & Technology Pantnagar – 263145, India

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Systematic of fusion suppression in heavy ion induced reaction and its dependency on projectile structure

Sabir Ali1, Muntazir Gull2,  Sunil Dutt3, Md. Moin Shaikh4, Suhail A. Tali2, S. Kumar3, Chndra Kumar3, I. A. Rizvi5, Rakesh Kumar3 and Avinash Agarawal5
1MANUU Polytechnic Darbhanga, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad- 500032
2Department of Physics, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal-191201
3Inter University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi-110067
4Department of Physics, Chanchal college, Chanchal, Malda (W.B)- 732123
5Department of Physics, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh – 202002
6Department of Physics, Bareilly College, Bareilly – 243005

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Cluster Radioactivity in Platinum isotopes

A. Gokul, C. Ameerali, A. K. Rhine Kumar
Department of Physics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kalamassery, Cochin-22, Kerala, India

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Analysis of Serum Trace Elemental Content in Pre-Post Chemotherapy Breast Cancer Patients using Synchrotron Radiation based X-Ray Fluorescence

B. Gowri Naidu1, S. Srikanth2, M. K. Tiwari3, G. J. Naga Raju4, P. Sarita5

1Department of Physics, Government College (Autonomous), Rajamahendravaram-533105, India

2Department of Engineering Physics, S.R.K.R. Engineering College (A), Bhimavaram-534204, India

3X-ray Optics Section, Indus Synchrotron Utilization Division, RRCAT, Indore-452013, India

4Department of Physics, JNTU-GV, CEV (A), Vizianagaram-535003, India.

5Department of Physics, GSS, GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam-530045, India

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Characteristics of Reduce Hindrance Factor in Mass ~ 80

Y.P. Singh1, A. Choudhary1, V. Kumar1, A. Shukla1, M.K. Sharma1, P. Jain2, Y. Kumar3
1Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226007, India
2Department of Physics, Sri Aurobindo College, University of Delhi, New Delhi – 110017, India
3Department of Physics, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, New Delhi – 110019, India

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Accumulation and seasonal variation of toxic and trace elements in muscle tissues of three marine fishes captured along the Visakhapatnam coast and the implications for human health risk assessment

Srinivasulu A. 1, A. Jayasree1, B. Aruna1, P. Yedukondala Rao2, P. V. Lakshmi Narayana1, A. D. P. Rao1

1Department of Nuclear Physics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam – 530003, India.

2Department of Marine Living Resources, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam – 530003, India.

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Efficiency Correction Factors for Using Gamma Standards of Different Material and Geometry in Gamma Spectrometry Analysis

L. Thilagam, M. R. Priya, S. Renuga, D. K. Mohapatra

Safety Research Institute, Nuclear Safety Analysis & Research Group, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Kalpakkam – 603102, India

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Study Of Uranium Toxicity In Humans Due To Ingestion Of Groundwater In Vicinity Of Textile Industry Of Ludhiana, Punjab

Abhishek, Rohit Mehra*

Radiation Monitoring and Assessment Lab, Department of Physics, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar-144027, Punjab, India

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Measurement of indoor accumulation of radon, thoron and progeny in environment of Kumaun Himalayan, India

Taufiq Ahamad1, O.P. Nautiyal2, Manish Joshi3, A.S. Rana1, Prakhar Singh4 and A.A. Bourai5

1Department of Physics, Shri Guru Ram Rai PG College, Dehradun 248001, India

2Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Centre, Dehradun 248001, India

3Radiological Physics and Advisory Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai   400094, India

4Department of Physics, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar 249401, India

5Department of Physics, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Badshahi Thaul Campus, Tehri Garhwal 249199, India

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Alpha spectroscopic studies on  heat-treated and humidity exposed Si PIN diode

  Venkateswara Reddy Karrevula, K. Prabakar, O.K. Sheela, M. Raghu Ramaiah, S. Tripurasundari

Surface and Sensor Studies Division, Materials Science Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Kalpakkam, 603102, Tamil Nadu, India

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Comparative studies of millets (medicinal plants) through SEM- EDS & AAS

Sunil D Tontapur1 and B. R. Kerur*

1*Department of Physics, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga Karnataka, India – 585106

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Trend Analysis of Radiation Dose to the Members of Public around Kaiga Site

Sanyam Jain1, R. M. Joshi1, T. L. Ajith1, T. K. Reji1, J. P. James1, M. S. Vishnu1, I. V. Saradhi2, A. Vinod Kumar2

1Environmental Survey Laboratory, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Kaiga – 400085, Karnataka, India

2Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

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Diamond-based Charged Particle Spectrometer

Smrati Verma1, Srikar Pavan Tadepalli2, Kiran MJ1, Reenu Palawat3, Monoj Bug3

1Instrumentation Division, 2Space Science Division, 3Payload Data Processing Division,

Space Astronomy Group, U R Rao Satellite Centre, ISRO

Bangalore, 560 037, India

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Study of radiation cross linked EPDM/Boron Carbide based polymer composites for attenuation of Slow Neutrons

Sajin Prasad1, Suman S K1, Ranjit Sharma1& Dubey K A2

1Health Physics Division, 2Radiation Technology Development Division,

2Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India , India

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Acceptance Testing of ORTEC AMETEK Gamma Ray Spectrometer

Acsah Konnuparamban1,2, Grace M Mehta1,2, Sneha Mithun1,2+, Ashish Kumar Jha1,2+, Venkatesh Rangarajan1,2*

1Department of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India

2Homi Bhabha National Institute, BARC Training School Complex, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

+Senior Authors

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Role of Gold Nano-Particle in Chemical Fricke Dosimeter

Santhosha Acharya1, Sangeetha Bhat 1, Akshata1, P. Nagaraj1, S.N. Riya1, C.D. Rakshitha1, M. Arafath1, M Adeeb1 and N. Karunakara2
1Yenepoay Institute of Technology, Moodbidri, 574 225, India
2Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity, Mangalore University, 574 199, India

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Preliminary Neutronics Analysis for Generation III+ VVER Design - VVER-1200

L. Thilagam1, D. K. Mohapatra1
1Safety Research Institute, Nuclear Safety Analysis & Research Group, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Kalpakkam – 603102, India

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Effect of cooking methods impact on elemental concentration of Millets by using EDXRF

B.Aruna1*, P.V. Lakshmi Narayana1, A. D. P. Rao1.
1Department of Nuclear Physics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam - 530003, INDIA

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A simple experimental technique to study radon exhalation rate from environmental matrices using alpha counting system.

B.S.K.Lavanya1, S.N. Namitha1, W.A. Banan1, K.S. Pruthvi Rani2  and M.S.Chandrashekara1,*

1Department of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Mysuru, India

2Department of Physics, Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru, India

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Radiological risk assessment due to radon/thoron in the dwellings of Sri Ganganagar District of Northern Rajasthan, India

Amit Kumar Singla1, Sandeep Kansal1, Supriya Rani1*, Salik Nazir2, Rohit Mehra3, G. Suman4

1Department of Physics, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda-151001 India

2 Department of Physics, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K-190006 India

3Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar-1440011 India

4Sreyas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hydrabad-500068 India

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A study of radon concentration in drinking water samples of selected area of Northwest of the Kashmir Valley Pir Panjal, Lesser Himalayas

Mohammad Rafiq Chakan1, Salik Nazir1,  Sajad Masood1, Mehak Mohi u Din1, Amit Kumar Singla2, Shakeel Simnani1

1Department of Physics, University of Kashmir, Srinagar,India, 190006, India

2Department of Physics, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda, Punjab-151001, India

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A Comparative Analysis of Radon (222Rn) Concentration in the Different Water Sources of District Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir

Mehak Mohi u Din1, Shakeel Simnani1,Mohammad Rafiq Chakan1, Sajad Masood1, Supriya Rani2,Salik Nazir1

1Department of Physics, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, 190006, India

2Department of Physics, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda, Punjab-151001, India

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Age-wise dose assessment due to radon concentration in the groundwater using scintillation based detector Smart RnDuo

Supriya Rani1, Sandeep Kansal1, Amit Kumar Singla1*, Salik Nazir2, Rohit Mehra3 

1Department of Physics, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda, Punjab-151001, India;

2Department of Physics, University of Kashmir, Srinagart, J&K-190006, India

3Department of Physics, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab-144001, India

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Radon Concentration in groundwater Sources in Planes of the Central Kashmir

Salik Nazir1, Sajad Masood1 , Mehak Mohi u Din1, Amit Kumar Singla2, Shakeel Simnani1, Mohammad Rafiq Chakan 1

1Department of Physics, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, 190006, India

              2Department of Physics, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda, Punjab-151001

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A novel technique for Ring AND VENEZIA APPLICATOR RECONSTRUCTION in brachytherapy planning

Devaraju Sampathirao1,2, Shekhar Dwivedi2, S.V.Jamema1, Yogesh G Ghadi1, Umesh Mahantshetty1, Sandeep Kansal3, Amit Kumar Singla3

1Department of Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics, TMH, Mumbai-400012, India

2Department of Medical Physics, Tata Memorial Centre, HBCH & RC, Mullanpur-140901, India

3Department of Physics, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda-151005, India

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Ambient gamma radiation level around tail end of Kauvery river basin, Karnataka State

T. Sadashivaiah1, Shivalinge Gowda2, R.S.Niranjan3, T S Shashikumar4, C Ningappa5, Anadaramu6

1Department  of Physics, Yuvaraja’s College, University of Mysore,  Mysuru         

 2Department  of Physics, PES College of Engineering, Mandya        

3Department  of Physics, Government First Grade college for Women, Holenarasipura 573211

4Department  of Physics, PES College of Engineering, Mandya        

5Department  of Physics, Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Techlnology, Mysore-570028,India

6 Department  of Physics, JNNCE, Shivamogga 

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An Experimental Study on Determination of X-ray Mass attenuation Coefficient for NbN by Synchrotron Radiation Source

G Manjula1*, Bunty Rani Roy2, A.S.Nageswara Rao1.

1Department of Physics, Kakatiya University, Warangal, 506009, Telangana

State, India

2University College of Engineering and Technology for Women, Kakatiya

University,Warangal.

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A Python code for computation of Absorber Rods Worth using Inverse Kinetics

Vaibhav Khulbey and Nakul Choudhry

Reactor Physics Section, Technical Services Group, PFBR, BHAVINI, Kalpakkam – 603102, India

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Analysis of 110mAg and 75Se in simulated aerosol filter papers using HPGe Gamma-ray spectrometer

S. Chinnaesakki1, S. V. Bara1, M. R. Dhumale1, Riya Dey1, 2,   S. Anand1, 2, S. K. Jha1, 2 M. S. Kulkarni1, 2

1Health Physics Division, 2Homi Bhabha National Institute, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai – 400085, India

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Handling of High-volume High Purity Germanium gamma ray detector and repair with minimum resources - A case study.

Y. Srinivas, B. Raghavender, Sateesh Podicheti, B. Maha Lakshmi

Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Department of Atomic Energy,

Hyderabad – 500 016, India

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Gamma-ray Shielding characteristics of concrete containing different percentage of ceramics at 511 keV.

C. Ashwitha 1, L. Adarsh Raj.1, B. M. Sankarshan 2, and S. Krishnaveni *

1Department of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysuru - 570 006

2 Department of Physics, National Institute of Engineering, Mysuru – 570 0 08

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Study of natural radionuclides in Lambgaoun area in Garhwal Himalaya region

Manjulata Yadav1, R.C Ramola2

1Department of Physics,S.S.S.T.S.R..Govt. Degree College Nainidanda Pauri Garhwal - 246277

2Department of Physics, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Badshahi Thaul Campus, Tehri Garhwal –249 199, India

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Dosimetric Studies of CaZn 2 (PO 4 ) 2 :Dy nanophosphor for TL dosimetry applications

Sansar Chand1 , Rohit Mehra1 , Vibha Chopra2

 1Department of Physics, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Punjab, India

2P.G. Department of Physics and Electronics, DAV College Amritsar, Punjab, India

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Relativistic approach to scattering

Shivalingaswamy T1* and B.A. Kagali2

 1P.G. Department of Physics, Government College(Autonomous), Mandya-571401, Karnataka, India.

2Department of Physics, Bangalore University, Bengaluru-560056, Karnataka, India.

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Study Of Major And Essential Trace Elements In Cassia Tora Ayurvedic Medicinal Plant By FAAS Method

Surekha  and B.R Kerur

Department of Physics, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga Karnataka, India – 585106

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Assessment of Naturally Occurring Radionuclides in Surface Soil and

drinking water from western part of Yadgir district Karnataka, India

 R. Archana1,  S. Rajesh2,  B. R. Kerur1 and  D R Rangaswamy1

 1Department of Physics, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Karnataka-India, 585 106

2Department of studeis and Research in Physics, Smt. V G College for women Kalaburagi, India

3Department of Science and Humanities, PES University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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Natural Background Gamma Radiation Levels: A village, Peddamula, in the vicinity of

proposed uranium mineralized area, Nalgonda District, Telangana State, India.

G, Suman1 , M, Sreenath Reddy2*., K, Vinay Kumar Reddy3, Ch, Gopal Reddy2,4 and P. Yadagiri Reddy2,4

1Sreyas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bandlaguda, Hyderabad

2Department of Physics, Osmania University, Hyderabad

3Chaithanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Gandipet, Hyderabad

4Department of Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda

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Quantification of oxide and reduced forms of 14 C release from the Kaiga NPP

Bharath1, Arya Krishnan1, S.S. Mangavi2 , D. Veerendra2 , G.S. Salunke3 , N Karunakara 1*

1Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity (CARER), Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri-574 199, India
2Health Physics Unit, Kaiga Generating Station, Kaiga, 581 400, India
3Chemistry Control Laboratory, Kaiga Generating Station, Kaiga, 581 400, India

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222Rn and progeny concentrations and equilibrium factor (F) for different types of dwellings typical of the West Coast region of India

A.P. Vijith1 , Rosaline Mishra2,3 , B.K.Sapra2,3 , N. Karunakara1,* 

1Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity (CARER), Mangalore University

2Radiological Physics and Advisory Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,
Mumbai – 400 094

3Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai- 400 094

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Development of a secondary reference material for 14C specific activity measurements under routine environmental monitoring programmes in the vicinity of nuclear power plants

 K Arya krishnan1 , Bharath1, Rajveer Sharma2, Pankaj Kumar2, Sundeep Chopra2, T.R.

Reshmi3, M. Sudheesh3, and N Karunakara1, *

1 Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity (CARER),

Mangalore University 

2Inter University Accelerator Centre (IUAC), New Delhi 

3Centre for Water Resources Development and Management, Kozhikode, Kerala

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Estimation of natural radioactivity and radiation hazards in soil samples of Chitradurga district

 D. R. Rangaswamy1*, S. Suresh2, E. Srinivasa3, J. Sannappa4, S. Rajesh5

1Department of Physics, PES University, Hosur Road, Electronic city, Bangalore-560100

2Department of Physics, IDSG Government College, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka -577102

3Department of Physics, M.P.E Society’s S.D.M Degree College, Honavar, Uttara Kannada-581334

4Department of Physics, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shivamogga, India-577451

5Departmen of Physics, Reshmi Post Graduate College Kalaburagi, India

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Natural Background Gamma Radiation Levels and Mapping of Associated Risk in Siddipet District of Telanagana State, India

K. Vinay Kumar Reddy1, G. Srinivas Reddy2, P. Muralikrishna3, S. Shravan Kumar Reddy1 and B. Sreenivasa Reddy1,*

 1Department of Physics, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad-500075, India

2 Department of Physics and Chemistry, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad-500075, India 3Department of Chemistry, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad-500075, India

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A Finite Volume Method based Multi-Group Neutron Diffusion Model for Space-Time Nuclear Reactor Kinetics Problems in RZ Geometry

R. Kondala Rao1, P. Mangarjuna Rao2, A. Jasmin Sudha1, K. Natesan2 and S. Raghupathy2

1Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Kalpakkam - 603102, Tamilnadu, India

 1Reactor Design and Technology Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam - 603102, Tamilnadu, India

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Synthesis and characterization of Calcium-Iron-Aluminum nanocomposites for electromagnetic radiation shielding application

R. UmashankaraRaja