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New method of sampling the Klein-Nishina probability distribution for all incident photon energies above 1 keV (a revised complete account). [Monte Carlo method, differential cross sections]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7075175· OSTI ID:7075175

A Monte Carlo method is given for determination of the scattered photon energy in the distribution required by the Klein-Nishina differential cross section for Compton collision, with a relative error not exceeding 2.2 percent over the infinite range of incident energies above 1 keV. A self-contained account is given of the method and the underlying theory, and is intended to supersede earlier less complete reports. A somewhat revised flow chart is included which should help to reduce running time.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N.Mex. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
7075175
Report Number(s):
LA-7188-MS
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English