Di seguito le tesi disponibili in ricerca tecnologica:
FRIDA project
Bachelor and master degree thesis are avalilable in the framework of the “FLASH Radiotherapy with hIgh Dose-rate particle beAms” (FRIDA) project, financed by the INFN CSN5. FLASH radiotherapy is a novel investigated radiotherapy technique characterized by average dose rates >40 Gy/s instead of only a few Gy/min of conventional radiotherapy. Preclinical studies (in-vivo) have shown that the use of ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) beams may substantially improve normal tissue (NTCP) sparing (so-called FLASH effect) while maintaining high tumour control probability (TCP) compared to conventional dose-rate radiotherapy. One of the main goals of FRIDA is the development of alternative techniques and dosimeters able to maintain a linear response at ultra-high dose-rate (UHDR). The INFN Catania Division is actively involved in this activity, in particular in developing and realizing new detectors for both UHDR beam monitoring and dosimetry.
The students will have the opportunity to work with the Researchers of the INFN Catania Division involved in this activity, working in a stimulating environment. They will be fully supported during their thesis project, actively participating to the experimental activities planned at national and international laboratories. The possibility to carry out part of the project abroad at Research groups collaborating with INFN Catania Division is also envisaged. Competencies on Monte Carlo simulations code (Geant4) development will be also acquired at the end of the thesis project.
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LOCAL FRIDA WEBSITE
https://home.ct.infn.it/it/frida.html
NATIONAL FRIDA WEBSITE
https://web.infn.it/FRIDA/index.php/en/
Tesi magistrale di ricerca (sperimentali) da svolgere presso il Dipartimento MIFT dell'Università di Messina in collaborazione con la Sezione INFN di Catania:
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Preparazione di strutture 2D a base di grafene e loro applicazioni nel campo della fisica nucleare
Verranno preparati dei film a base di grafene per utilizzarli come sensori, come rivelatori, come dosimetri come stripper di ioni.
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Produzione di plasmi ad alta intensità laser, diagnostica e loro applicazioni
Verranno effettuati esperimenti presso grandi laboratori europei utilizzando laser ad alte intensità per produrre plasmi. Si studieranno gli effetti di accelerazione di protoni e di ioni leggeri, la dipendenza dal tipo di target adoperato, la possibilità di indurre reazioni nucleari in plasmi e i relativi metodi diagnostici.
Per maggiori Informazioni: Prof. Lorenzo Torrisi, Dipartimento MIFT, Messina e Sezione INFN di Catania, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.