CIEMAT, Thursday 25/Apr/24 (10:00-13:00)
A hands-on practical demonstration on the contents of the IPPOG Particle Therapy Masterclass with practical examples.
This tutorial will focus on researchers interested in conducting this masterclass in their home institutions in the future, as well as high school teachers with experience in other particle physics masterclasses.
The tutorial is part of the CIEMAT - Particle Physics Unit Seminar series, coorganized by CIEMAT - FP and the CIEMAT Scientific Outreach Unit.
Speakers: Yiota Foka (Particle Therapy Masterclasses Coordinator) / Joao Seco / Amit Bennan
Agenda of the event:
10:00 - 10:30: Intro on PTMC practicalities (Yiota Foka)
10:30 - 11:00: Introductory lecture on cancer therapy (Joao Seco)
11:00 - 13:00: Hands-on exercise (Amit Bennan)
This tutorial can be followed online via zoom, although for those who are able to be present in Madrid, in-person attendance is highly recommended.
RECORDING OF THE SESSION:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY0_hLmmLZU
Important information for participants (in person / online)
- Detailed information about the PTMC program in this link.
- Please install the matRad software in advance (Instructions here)
