Monte Carlo Characterization of an Individual Albedo Neutron Monitor

Authors

  • Rosane Moreira Ribeiro Instituto de Radioproteção e Dosimetria
  • Denison Souza-Santos Instituto de Radioproteção e Dosimetria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15392/bjrs.v9i2C.1657

Keywords:

Geant4, radiation protection, albedo dosimeter

Abstract

An individual albedo neutron dosimeter is simulated with the Geant4 toolkit. The simulation results are compared with results from an international intercomparison for Monte Carlo codes. The doses are obtained for thermoluminescent dosimeters irradiated free in the air and also on the surface of a water phantom for different neutron energy values. The Geant4 toolkit was not used by any of the participants in this intercomparison, so with these results we can infer the applicability of Geant4 in radiation protection for this type of simulation in neutron fields.

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Published

2021-08-08

How to Cite

Moreira Ribeiro, R., & Souza-Santos, D. (2021). Monte Carlo Characterization of an Individual Albedo Neutron Monitor. Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences, 9(2C (Suppl.). https://doi.org/10.15392/bjrs.v9i2C.1657

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Congresso Brasileiro de Metrologia das Radiações Ionizantes - CBMRI 2020