Published 1996 | Version v1
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Multi-layer shielding for gamma radiation using the Monte Carlo method

Creators

  • 1. Democritus Univ. of Thrace, Xanthi (Greece). Laboratory of Nuclear Engineering

Description

This paper reports on the calculation of build up factor for double and triple layer shields for photons of two energies (1.37 and 2.75 MeV) using the Monte-Carlo method. Different combinations of aluminium, steel and lead shield layers were investigated

Part of:
Proceedings. Protection of the natural environment. International symposium on ionising radiation

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
SSI.
Imprint Place
Stockholm (Sweden)
ISBN
91-630-5106-0
Imprint Title
Protection of the natural environment. International symposium on ionising radiation. Proceedings, V.2
Imprint Pagination
745 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 673-678.

Conference

Title
International symposium on ionizing radiation.
Dates
20-24 May 1996.
Place
Stockholm (Sweden).

INIS

Country of Publication
Sweden
Country of Input or Organization
Sweden
INIS RN
29021699
Subject category
S73: NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIATION PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ALUMINIUM; BIOLOGICAL SHIELDING; BUILDUP; D CODES; GAMMA RADIATION; IRON; LEAD; MONTE CARLO METHOD; SHIELDING MATERIALS
Descriptors DEC
CALCULATION METHODS; COMPUTER CODES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELEMENTS; IONIZING RADIATIONS; MATERIALS; METALS; RADIATIONS; SHIELDING; TRANSITION ELEMENTS

Optional Information

Notes
6 refs, 7 figs. Imprint:Published in two volumes.