Springer - Computational Approaches in Molecular Radiation Biology

Explore advanced scientific research with Computational Approaches in Molecular Radiation Biology: Monte Carlo Methods. This volume, part of the Basic Life Sciences series (63), provides a detailed look at the development of computational methods used to understand the effects of radiation on biological materials. Supported by the Office of Health and Environmental Research (OHER), this work covers the radiological and chemical physics programs that drive modern understanding of radiation quality. The text examines how different particles, including high energy electrons, protons, helium, and other heavy ions, interact with essential biological substances like water, polymers, and DNA. Readers will find information regarding molecular excitations, sub-excitations, and the production of ionization. The content focuses on the spatial and temporal aspects of these processes, making it a valuable resource for those studying the complex interactions between radiation and matter in a medical and biological context.