Conveners
Session 13: Applied Nuclear Physics
- Thomas Elias Cocolios (KuLeuven)
Ionizing radiation (IR) is one of the major limiting factors of human deep-space missions. Studies have shown that biological effects are non-linearly dependent on the dose and composition of ionizing radiation. Both negative effects (impairment locomotor and cognitive abilities, anxiogenic effect) and positive one (enhanced cognitive abilities, exploratory and novelty-seeking behavior) were...
In nuclear medicine, radiopharmaceuticals are subject to strict quality and purity controls to ensure both patient safety and the effectiveness of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. A major concern is the presence of radioactive contaminants, unwanted isotopes that can deliver additional radiation doses. Gamma spectroscopy, typically performed with high-purity germanium (HPGe) detectors,...
As global uranium demand increases to support clean energy transitions [1], understanding the environmental impacts of exploration activities becomes essential for sustainable resource development. While extensive research exists on operational mining impacts [2], the radiological consequences of preliminary exploration activities particularly test pit excavation and rehabilitation remain...
Radiation defects produced by swift heavy ions are concentrated within small volume, surrounding ion trajectory. This inevitably results in generation of local mechanical stress, which in own turn may affect final defect structure. The knowledge about of such a high energy heavy ion track-assisted stress is of considerable practical value in view of simulation of fission product impact in...
Silicon carbide (SiC) is a promising candidate for use as a first wall material in fusion reactors due to its high temperature stability and radiation resistance. However, during fusion, He gas is generated and collides with reactor wall materials, potentially affecting their structural integrity. In this study, SiC surfaces were investigated after annealing in both the vacuum and helium...
