Calculation of Gamma-Ray Buildup Factors up to Depths of 100mfp by the Method of Invariant Embedding, (III) Generation of an Improved Data Set

Abstract

Abstract An improved data set of gamma-ray buildup factors for point isotropic sources in infinite homogeneous media has been generated by the method of invariant embedding. The points of improvement compared with the standard data set ANSI/ANS-6.4.3 include (1) extension of the buildup factors up to depths of 100 mean free paths, (2) improved treatment of bremsstrahlung, (3) addition of the effective dose buildup factors, (4) consistent use of the cross-section PHOTX to all materials and (5) a quantitative evaluation about the accuracy in transport calculation. The data set obtained are compared precisely with the standard data set ANSI/ANS-6.4.3. KEYWORDS: buildup factorradiation transportradiation shieldinggamma raypoint isotropic sourceinvariant embedding methodmultiple scattering