Date of Award
1-1-2020
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
Program
Nanoscale Engineering
Content Description
1 online resource (viii, 108 pages) : color illustrations.
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Eric Eisenbraun
Committee Members
Muhammad Afghan, Michael Fasullo, Bradley Thiel, Yubing Xie
Keywords
Carbon nanotubes, Dose Enhancement Effect, Dose Enhancement Ratio, MWCNTs, Radiation Dose Enhancement, x-rays, Radiotherapy, Monte Carlo method
Subject Categories
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Abstract
In this work, the radiation dose enhancement is studied using a novel method and material that has not been widely investigated, at the time of this publication. Radiation dose enhancement is a useful technique in the field of radiation therapy, especially when dealing with radioresistant cells. Ideally, it increases the dose to the desired site with no additional damage to organs at risk.
Recommended Citation
Ashmeg, Sarah, "Metal filled carbon nanotubes in radiation therapy : dose enhancement effect" (2020). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 2428.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/2428