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Nanodosimetry: Present and perspectives

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2011

Mircea Chipara
Mircea Chipara*
Affiliation:
Indiana University Cyclotron Facility, Bloomington, IN
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Abstract

The reasons to develop a nanodosimetry theory are critically reviewed. The necessity of such an approach is proved. The main features of nanodosimetry are analyzed. The predicted enhanced sensitivity of nanomaterials to ionizing radiation is demonstrated. It is concluded that the lifetime of nanomaterials in the harsh conditions of the space environment has to be accurately estimated.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 851: Symposium NN – Materials for Space Applications , 2004 , NN3.7
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2005

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