A Three Dimensional Green's Function Solution Technique for the Transport of Heavy Ions in Laboratory and Space

<p>In the future, astronauts will be sent into space for longer durations of time compared to previous missions. The increased risk of exposure to ionizing radiation, such as Galactic Cosmic Rays and Solar Particle Events, is of great concern. Consequently, steps must be taken to ensure astronaut safety by providing adequate shielding. The shielding and exposure of space travelers is controlled by the transport properties of the radiation through the spacecraft, its onboard systems and the bodies of the individuals themselves. Meeting the challenge of future space programs will therefore require accurate and efficient methods for performing radiation transport calculations to analyze and predict shielding requirements. One such method, which is developed in this dissertation, is based on a three dimensional Green's function solution technique for the transport of heavy ions in both laboratory and space.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mathematics & Statistics

Year dc:date.available

2011

Author dc:creator

• Gerstner, Candice Rockell

Contributors dc:contributor

• John Tweed
• Gordon Melrose
• John Adam
• Francis Badavi
• Steve Blattnig

• Galactic cosmic rays
• Green's function solution
• Ionization
• Radiation
• Shielding
• Solar particles
• Transport of heavy ions
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Astrophysics and Astronomy
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Mathematics

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9781124635453

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oai:digitalcommons.odu.edu:mathstat_etds-1014