Ryan Gonzalez
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Research Mentor(s): Mark Hammig
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Research Mentor School/College/Department: Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences / Engineering
Presentation Date: April 20
Presentation Type: Oral5
Session: Session 5 – 3:40pm – 4:30 pm
Room: Breakout Room 2
Authors:
Presenter: 3
Abstract
The main focus of my research is to create a shielding material from Lead-citrate synthesized nanoparticles. We believe that we can successfully use an aqueous synthesis method to extract lead-citrate solution which we can then mold into a solid that can potentially serve as a cost-effective radiation shielding material. This project is guided by hypothesis and the lack of knowledge in terms of the use of nano-particles as radiation detectors. We have created an intricate python based simulator which theoretically provides ideological support for the purpose of our project by showing us the absorption/intensity values of millions of nano-particles being reflected by rays of light. This data compared with the samples taken from real life synthesis, which is visualized with UV-Vis technology, can lead to “groundbreaking” discoveries in the field of radiation protection technologies. We are continuously adjusting our synthesis/simulation formulas in order to reach the final conclusions we are looking for.
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