May 25 – 28, 2026
Il Fuligno (Firenze, Italy)
Europe/Rome timezone

A user-oriented simulation of ion propagation in layered materials

May 28, 2026, 12:45 PM
20m
Sala Blu (Il Fuligno (Firenze, Italy))

Sala Blu

Il Fuligno (Firenze, Italy)

Via Faenza 48, Firenze

Speaker

Alex Rebillard-Soulié (LPC CAEN)

Description

For decades, physicists have relied on stopping power and range table to study ion-matter interactions. While advanced simulation tools such as SRIM and Geant4 provide detailed modeling of microscopic processes, their compexity often limits accessibility for non-expert users. In this work, we present an application designed to simulate one-dimensional ion propagation through material layers, with a strong emphasis on usability and accessibility. Based on a simplified analytical model, the program provides accurate calculations of key quantities such as stopping power, range or energy loss. The application features interactive plotting, flexible layer and beam configuration and integrated units conversion, making it well-suited for quick calculations or exploratory purposes. This work is conducted within the GANIL SAGA project, which gives space industry partners the capability to test embeded electronic components under high-intensity ion beams, simulating the radiation effects encountered in space environement.

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