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Title

Enhanced detection of environmental radon gas using nuclear beam analysis techniques

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Author

, Mayeen Uddin Khandaker,

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Abstract

Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, poses significant health risks, making accurate measurement crucial. This study addresses the detection and evaluation of radon gas concentrations across various environments, specifically in water, ice, air, and vacuum. Advanced techniques such as Scanning Transmission Ion Microscopy (STIM) were employed to achieve this goal. A proton beam was utilized as the primary radiation source, allowing for the identification of energy characteristics and intensities of transmitted proton beams that interact with radon gas. Considering the high costs associated with experimental setups and the complexity of measuring specific radon concentrations, Monte Carlo simulations were applied to assess how proton energy responses vary across different radon concentrations. This simulation approach not only minimizes the financial burden of physical experiments but also enhances the accuracy of radon measurements by enabling controlled variations in radon levels. Specific energy values were revealed that exhibit distinct increasing or decreasing trends correlated with varying radon concentrations. These energy signatures serve as reliable indicators for detecting the available radon in diverse environments. Overall, this study contributes to the development of more effective radon detection methods, highlighting the potential of advanced spectroscopy techniques combined with simulation-based assessments to optimize measurement accuracy under various environmental conditions. These findings lay the groundwork for developing more reliable and cost-effective radon monitoring systems, which could significantly advance environmental safety and public health initiatives.

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Journal or Conference Name

Radiation Physics and Chemistry

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Publication Year

2025

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Indexing

scopus

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