Monte Carlo modelling of single and multiple Compton scattering profiles in a concrete material

Tarim Ü., Ozmutlu E. N., Gurler O., Yalcin S., Gundogdu O., Sharaf J. M., ...Daha Fazla

RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY, ss.12-17, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2012.10.018
  • Dergi Adı: RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.12-17
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Compton scattering, Photon energy distribution, Detector response function, Shielding, TRANSMITTED PHOTON SPECTRA, SOIL MEDIUM, GAMMA-RAYS, DIMENSIONS, INTENSITY
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

A Monte Carlo simulation study has been conducted of Co-60 photons Compton scattered in concrete, illustrating the degraded energy spectra of gamma-ray radiation. Results are produced representing a NaI(TI) detector model. We were able to analyse energy distributions of photons that reach the detector system after suffering several successive Compton scatterings in the target. The predicted decrease in intensity of single- and multiple-scattering peaks with increase in thickness of the target medium are in good agreement with experimental observations and findings reported by others. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.