Effects of cross-section structure on the dosimetric response functions for 0. 4 to 10. 0 MeV neutrons in the ICRU tissue sphere

Journal Article · Fri Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1986 · Radiat. Res.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3576803· OSTI ID:7259808

Lee, J K; Chilton, A B; Ragheb, M

The effect of the fluctuating cross-section structure in the energy range of 0.4 to 10.0 MeV on the dosimetric response functions of neutrons in the ICRU standard tissue sphere is analyzed. A Monte Carlo method with point-energy cross-section values, including coupled transport for neutrons and secondary charged particles, was used in the direct estimation of the absorbed dose and the dose equivalent. An approach was adopted in which source-energy band-average responses were calculated instead of the more usual approach involving monoenergetic source neutrons. Data were obtained for the newly defined term, ambient dose equivalent, at various depths, as well as the older index quantities. Such data generated were compared with information from other research workers. In general, good agreement was found, with due consideration to the differences engendered by the use of the source-energy band-average approach. Agreement was poorest for very shallow depths, corresponding to outer skin thickness, this being a most difficult depth to calculate accurately. The dosimetric data generated in this study should contribute to the ongoing efforts for the standardization of neutron protection dosimetry.

• Research Organization: Korea Advanced Energy Research Institute, Seoul, South Korea
• OSTI ID: 7259808
• Journal Information: Radiat. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Radiat. Res.; (United States) Vol. 2; ISSN RAREA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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61 RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY
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DOSES
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FAST NEUTRONS
FERMIONS
HADRONS
ICRU
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
MONTE CARLO METHOD
NEUTRON DOSIMETRY
NEUTRONS
NUCLEONS
RADIATION DOSES
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