Detectors and methods for hadron therapy and radiation protection
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C. Villi meeting room
The stochastic nature of radiation interactions at the microscopic scale is fundamental to understanding and predicting the biological effectiveness of ionizing radiation. Tissue-equivalent proportional counters provide experimental access to these processes, bridging physics and radiobiology and offering valuable input for both treatment optimization in hadron therapy and radiation protection assessment in complex radiation fields.
In this seminar, I will present an overview of my research activity at INFN-LNL, focusing on the development of advanced gas-based detectors and experimental methodologies. Particular attention will be given to innovations enabling reliable operation at high particle fluxes and in mixed radiation environments, supporting the transition from laboratory experiments to relevant scenarios.
The presentation will highlight the outcomes and perspectives of two INFN Young Researchers Grants funded by the 5th Scientific Commission — MUSICA (2023–2024) and AToMiQA (2025–2026) — which aim to translate experimental microdosimetry from laboratory measurements to clinically relevant applications, advancing both detector technology and methodological approaches in the field.
Giorgio Keppel