Essays about: "Ionizing radiation"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 61 essays containing the words Ionizing radiation.

1. 16. Life cycle assessment of hybrid systems for rural electrification in Bolivia

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

   Author : Sandu Seres; [2021]
   Keywords : Diesel; Stirling; Photovoltaic; impact category;

   Abstract : Bolivia is a developing country in South America. Many rural communities still lack access to electricity. The extension of the National Grid System to all rural communities is not feasible due to economic and topographic challenges as well as the environmental problems that may arise. To tackle these problems, Off-grid solutions are implemented. READ MORE

3. 17. Monte-Carlo computations of dose distributions for magnetic resonance guided radiotherapy

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/FREIA

   Author : Claes Fälth; [2021]
   Keywords : Radiotherapy; MRgRT;

   Abstract : The goal with radiotherapy is to damage tumour cells with ionizing radiation while minimizing radiation to healthy tissue. In recent years magnetic resonance guided radiotherapy has become increasingly popular. With this technique a magnetic resonance image of the patient anatomy is obtained in connection with the treatment session. READ MORE

4. 18. A comparison between LiF, Al2O3 and NaCl pellets for luminescence dosimetry based on clinical and laboratory measurements

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

   Author : Edita Solak; [2021]
   Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Radiation protection is of importance for the general public, patients and personnel in many different situations: rare accidents involving ionizing radiation, medical examinations or work tasks in the medical clinic or nuclear industry to name a few. Optimization in radiation protection and limitation of radiation doses are essential to prevent overexposure and for reducing negative health consequences. READ MORE

5. 19. Toxicity of Pulsed Beams in Radiation Therapy from a Physio-Chemical Perspective

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för fysik och astronomi

   Author : Karin Källén; [2021]
   Keywords : FLASH; radiotherapy; ultra high; dose rates; radiolysis; cancer; medical; FLASH; strålbehandling; ultrahög; doshastighet; radiolys; cancer; medicinsk;

   Abstract : A significant portion of cancer patients receive radiotherapy as part of their curative or palliative treatment plan. Radiotherapy is however greatly limited by radiation induced toxicities in healthy tissue surrounding the tumour, which can lead to long-term or acute complications for a patient. READ MORE

6. 20. The myths and hazardous life of asphalt labourer : A pre-study on work environment and gender equality in the asphalt paving industry

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

   Author : Pipar Julia Bahri; [2020]
   Keywords : Asphalt; road construction; male-dominated industries; safety work; gender equality; microwave heater; attractive workplace; Asfalt; vägarbete; mansdominerade industrier; säkerhetsarbete; jämställdhet; mikrovågsvärmare; attraktiva arbetsplatser;

   Abstract : Road construction work is often regarded to be a dirty and strenuous job. The asphalt paving industry is male-dominated with a low percentage of women. This master thesis is part of Human Work Sciences at Luleå University of Technology's participation in the SMMART (Swedish Magnetite Microwave Asphalt Road Technology) project. READ MORE