News tagged with monte carlo computer simulation
New computer simulation helps explain folding in important cellular protein
(PhysOrg.com) -- Most parts of living organisms come packaged with ribbons. The ribbons are proteins—chains of amino acids that must fold into three-dimensional structures to work properly. But when for any reason the ribbons ...
Jul 29, 2009 |
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Birds of a feather: Study finds particles, molecules prefer not to mix
(PhysOrg.com) -- In the world of small things, shape, order and orientation are surprisingly important, according to findings from a new study by chemists at Washington University in St. Louis.
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
May 04, 2009 |
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SLAC, Stanford team focuses on high-energy electrons to treat cancer
Accelerator physicists at SLAC and cancer specialists from Stanford are working on a new technology that could dramatically reduce the time needed for cancer radiation treatments. The team ran an initial experiment ...
Feb 10, 2012 |
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SLAC software developer discusses physics simulation tool to make cancer therapy safer
Tiny particles are making a big difference in the world of cancer therapy. And SLAC physicists—experts in particle transport—are using computer simulations to make those therapies safer.
Oct 21, 2011 |
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The curious case of germanium-72: An unusual isotope changes phases as temperature rises
(PhysOrg.com) -- There's a lot we don't know about the atomic nucleus, even though it was discovered a century ago this year.
Jun 02, 2011 |
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Physicists accelerate simulations of thin film growth
A Toledo, Ohio, physicist has implemented a new mathematical approach that accelerates some complex computer calculations used to simulate the formation of micro-thin materials.
May 17, 2011 |
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Modeling radiation energy deposition in a complex biological system
Research involving selective irradiation of a human skin tissue model is improving how scientists determine the overall effects of low doses of ionizing radiation such as might be received during certain medical ...
Feb 16, 2011 |
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Random numbers game with quantum dice
(PhysOrg.com) -- A simple device measures the quantum noise of vacuum fluctuations and generates true random numbers.
Sep 09, 2010 |
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Thin-Film Solar Cells: New Insights into the Indium/Gallium Puzzle
Scientists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU, Germany) have made a major breakthrough in their search for more efficient thin-film solar cells. Computer simulations designed to investigate the so-called indium/gallium ...
Jul 19, 2010 |
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Explained: Monte Carlo simulations
Speak to enough scientists, and you hear the words 'Monte Carlo' a lot. "We ran the Monte Carlos," a researcher will say. What does that mean?
May 17, 2010 |
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Quantum mechanics reveals new details of deep earth
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have used quantum mechanics to reveal that the most common mineral on Earth is relatively uncommon deep within the planet.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
May 10, 2010 |
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When molecules leave tire tracks: A new approach to optimizing molecular self-organization
Certain types of molecules form patterns when deposited onto substrates. Photovoltaic and sensor devices from organic compounds depend on this phenomenon of self-organization. Physicists of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet ...
Feb 18, 2010 |
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