Institute of Fluid Physics

A novel reaction kinetics model with metastable end states for shock-induced decomposition of polystyrene

Recent renewed interest in shock-induced decomposition of hydrocarbon polymers has exposed limitations of Arrhenius kinetics in describing in situ particle velocity profiles measured via embedded electromagnetic gauges or photonic Doppler velocimetry. To address this, we develop...

Radioresistance and tumor recurrence: cellular plasticity, tolerant niches, and therapeutic opportunities

Treatment tolerance remains a primary obstacle to successful radiotherapy, frequently leading to adverse patient trajectories. This review integrates evidence on radiation-induced tolerant niches across temporal windows and biological levels. A distinction is drawn between tumor-...