Channeling and energy losses of 10 MeV protons in straight chiral carbon nanotube bundles

Channeling of 10 MeV protons in straight chiral single carbon nanotubes (6, 4) and (11, 9), as well as in corresponding nanotube bundles is considered. Monte Carlo simulation program is used for the calculation of the trajectories, energy losses and angular distributions of protons in nanotubes and bundles of various lengths and different incident angles. The energy distribution of protons channeled through single carbon nanotubes, as well as through corresponding nanotube bundles are also examined.