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Monte Carlo Simulation of Medical Accelerator Electron Treatment Heads
(2012-02-02)
Monte Carlo simulation is an accurate and detailed method of modelling the complex electron source configurations and geometries seen in radiation therapy. It is known to be very accurate when used properly for patient ...
Size and compositional dependent effects of marine aerosol on cloud condensation nuclei
(NUI Galway, 2018-12-06)
This work investigates marine aerosol physico-chemical properties (e.g. size and chemistry) and its Cloud Condensation Nuclei (CCN) properties under natural background conditions. Black carbon (BC), a tracer for anthropogenic ...
Characterising occupational exposure to glyphosate among amenity horticulturists
(NUI Galway, 2018-12-19)
A dearth of knowledge exists regarding occupational glyphosate exposures among
amenity horticulturalists. Glyphosate is the highest volume herbicide used globally,
and has recently been classified by the International ...
Chemical nature and sources of particulate matter in urban areas
(NUI Galway, 2019-05-07)
Particulate matter (PM) air pollution adversely affects human health and can lead to premature deaths. The sources of air pollution, however, remain poorly understood especially in urban areas with intense human activities. ...
On extending depth of field in fast photographic lenses
(NUI Galway, 2019-09-04)
Modern smartphone cameras are equipped with multiple camera modules. These modules are typically five millimetres in length limiting the focal length of the lens. To preserve resolution the entrance pupil of these lenses ...
Detection of faint exoplanets in multispectral data
(NUI Galway, 2019-04-15)
The detection of extrasolar planets is extremely difficult due to their extreme faintness and proximity to their parent stars. Direct, ground-based detection is particularly challenging and despite the incredible contrast ...
Sources, concentrations, and screening of hazardous brominated flame retardants from waste streams in Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2019-04-12)
Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are organohalogen compounds which are applied to polymer-based materials in order to meet fire safety standards. Some of the most commonly-used of these BFRs in consumer plastic over the ...
Elucidating levels and pathways of human exposure in Ireland to POP-BFRs and PFOS (ELEVATE)
(NUI Galway, 2019-12-17)
BFRs such as hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) were used as flame retardants (FRs) in soft furnishings, building insulation foams, electronic and electrical goods. Perfluoroalkyl ...
Modelling of accidental radioactive releases for Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2020-07-14)
This study analyses the findings of dispersion modelling comparisons to improve the understanding of uncertainty and to influence the development of Ireland’s operational Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) accident emergency ...
Investigation of radon prevention and mitigation: from radon measurements to specification for soil depressurisation systems
(NUI Galway, 2020-01-27)
Reduction of indoor radon concentration in buildings is considered to be an important public health issue, since radon was recognised as the leading cause of lung cancer after tobacco smoking by the World Health Organisation. ...