Search for dissertations about: "Davide Mancusi"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Davide Mancusi.

  2. 1. Heavy-ion transport codes for radiotherapy and radioprotection in space

    Author : Davide Mancusi; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; charge-changing cross sections; transport codes; radiotherapy; Monte-Carlo codes; heavy ions; radioprotection in space;

    Abstract : Simulation of the transport of heavy ions in matter is a field of nuclear science that has recently received attention in view of its importance for some relevant applications. Accelerated heavy ions can, for example, be used to treat cancers (heavy-ion radiotherapy) and show some superior qualities with respect to more conventional treatment systems, like photons (x-rays) or protons. READ MORE

  4. 2. Radiation and matter: how do they play with each other?

    Author : Davide Mancusi; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; heavy ions; models; transport codes; Boltzmann equation; Monte Carlo; radioprotection in space; radiotherapy; nuclear reactions;

    Abstract : The propagation of radiation is affected by the presence of matter; at the same time, the physicochemical properties of matter are modified by the passage of radiation. The interplay of radiation and matter is of crucial importance in many modern applications: accelerated heavy ions, in particular, can be used in radiotherapeutical treatments of some cancers; moreover, they are present in the space radiation environment and represent a serious threat to the health of spaceship crews and to the functionality of electronic equipment on board. READ MORE