Modelling LhARA, the Laser-hybrid Accelerator for Radiobiological Applications

LhARA是一个拟议的最先进的粒子加速器，将使广泛和全面的放射生物学研究计划。利用新型加速和束流捕获技术，LhARA将产生短的高强度质子和离子脉冲，这些脉冲将被输送到许多放射生物学终端站。为了了解加速器的性能，进行了从开始到结束的模拟，结合加速器物理跟踪，高能粒子-物质相互作用和剂量测定。加速器的复杂性意味着机器的许多组成系统的性能是相互关联的，必须整体建模。该项目将包括对LhARA加速器设计的调查。作为LhARA合作的积极成员，学生将探索LhARA的设计性能，并展示当今技术最先进的加速器之一的可行性。

LhARA is a proposed state-of-the-art particle accelerator that will enable a broad and comprehensive program of radiobiology studies. Using novel acceleration and beam capture technologies, LhARA will generate short, high intensity pulses of protons and ions that will be delivered to a number of radiobiology end stations. To understand the performance of the accelerator, start-to-end simulations are conducted, combining accelerator physics tracking, high energy particle-matter interactions, and dosimetry. The complexity of the accelerator means the performance of many of the machine's constituent systems are inter-related and must be modelled holistically. This project will encompass an investigation of the design of the LhARA accelerator. As an active member of the LhARA collaboration, the student will explore LhARA's design performance and demonstrate the feasibility of one of the most technologically advanced accelerators of today.