Journal Published Online: 21 December 2018
Volume 47, Issue 6

Studies on the Photon Interaction Parameters for Some Vitamins Using Monte Carlo Simulation

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

The attenuation coefficient is an important parameter to describe the penetration of photons in biological materials, such as vitamins. In this study, a novel simulation model based on the Monte Carlo simulation has been utilized to calculate the mass attenuation coefficients for some vitamins at the energies 356.61, 661.66, 1,250, and 1,408.01 keV. The calculated attenuation coefficient values were then used to determine the mass energy absorption coefficient. It was observed that the parameters were highly in accordance with the XCOM program and experimental data. The results showed that the model is quite convenient in the calculation of mass attenuation coefficients. Besides, the Monte Carlo simulation can be followed to determine the attenuation of photons in various materials. The results of the investigated data are useful in the medical field.

Author Information

Vahabi, Seyed Milad
Department of Physics and Energy Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Zafarghandi, Mojtaba Shamsaie
Department of Physics and Energy Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Bahreinipour, Mostean
Department of Physics and Energy Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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Stock #: JTE20170755
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE20170755