scholarly journals Klein–Nishina formula and Monte Carlo method for evaluating the gamma attenuation properties of Zn, Ba, Te and Bi elements

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
M.S. Al-Buriahi ◽  
Z.A. Alrowaili ◽  
Safa Ezzine ◽  
I.O. Olarinoye ◽  
Sultan Alomairy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Energy Transfer ◽  
Monte Carlo Method ◽  
Gamma Rays ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Transfer Coefficients ◽  
Entire Energy Range ◽  
The Monte Carlo Method ◽  
New Generation ◽  
Good Agreement

Abstract In this work, the Klein–Nishina (K–N) approach was used to evaluate the electronic, atomic, and energy-transfer cross sections of four elements, namely, zinc (Zn), tellurium (Te), barium (Ba), and bismuth (Bi), for different photon energies (0.662 MeV, 0.835 MeV, 1.170 MeV, 1.330 MeV, and 1.600 MeV). The obtained results were compared with the Monte Carlo method (Geant4 simulation) in terms of mass attenuation and mass energy-transfer coefficients. The results show that the K–N approach and Geant4 simulations are in good agreement for the entire energy range considered. As the photon energy increased from 0.662 MeV to 1.600 MeV, the values of the energy-transfer cross sections decreased from 81.135 cm2 to 69.184 cm2 in the case of Bi, from 50.832 cm2 to 43.344 cm2 for Te, from 54.742 cm2 to 46.678 cm2 for Ba, and from 29.326 cm2 to 25.006 cm2 for Zn. The obtained results and the detailed information of the attenuation properties for the studied elements would be helpful in developing a new generation of shielding materials against gamma rays.

scholarly journals Alignment of Dust Grains by Magnetic Relaxation: A Comparison Between Results Obtained by Two Different Methods

1973 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 187-189
Author(s):  
P. Cugnon
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Monte Carlo Method ◽  
Magnetic Relaxation ◽  
Planck Equation ◽  
Dust Grains ◽  
Fokker Planck Equation ◽  
The Monte Carlo Method ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Fokker Planck

This paper is devoted to a comparison between results obtained by Purcell and Spitzer (1971) using a Monte-Carlo method and by the author (1971) using a Fokker-Planck equation. It is shown that there is a good agreement between the results within the dispersion expected from the Monte-Carlo method.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Average Directional Effective Emissivities of Isothermal Cylindrical-inner-cone Cavitties Using Monte-Carlo Method

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minh Nguyen Quang ◽  
Binh Nguyen Van
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Monte Carlo Method ◽  
Geometrical Parameters ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Infrared Spectral Range ◽  
Reflection Model ◽  
The Monte Carlo Method ◽  
Infrared Spectral ◽  
Cavity Design ◽  
Good Agreement

We have used the Monte Carlo method based on theory of successive reflections and ray tracing to calculate the average normal directional effective emissivities of isothermal cylindrical-inner-cone cavities for various geometrical parameters. A simplified specular-directional diffuse reflection model was applied in our calculations for cavities working in the infrared spectral range. Our results are in good agreement comparing with what obtained by other authors. The algorithm developed by us has an advantage in simplicity and time saving of calculations. It can be used in blackbody cavity design considerations, especially in the cylindrical-inner-cone cases.

The Past and Future of the Monte Carlo Method in Thermal Radiation Transfer

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. Howell ◽  
Kyle Daun
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Energy Transfer ◽  
Monte Carlo Method ◽  
Radiation Transfer ◽  
Massively Parallel ◽  
Radiative Energy ◽  
Quantum Computers ◽  
The Past ◽  
Radiative Energy Transfer ◽  
The Monte Carlo Method

Abstract The history and progress in Monte Carlo methods applied to radiative energy transfer are reviewed, with emphasis on advances over the past 25 years. Unresolved issues are outlined, and comments are included about the outlook for the method as impacted by the advances in massively parallel and quantum computers.

scholarly journals Neutronic modeling of a subcritical system with corium particles and water (from international benchmark)

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-160
Author(s):  
Anton D. Smirnov ◽  
Ekaterina V. Bogdanova ◽  
Pavel A. Pugachev ◽  
Ivan S. Saldikov ◽  
Mikhail Yu. Ternovykh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Monte Carlo Method ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
The Monte Carlo Method ◽  
Fukushima Daiichi ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Subcritical System ◽  
Good Agreement

After the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi NPP, the attention of the scientific community is riveted on how the consequences are being eliminated. Removing corium – a lava-like resolidified mixture of nuclear fuel with other structural elements of the reactor – remains the most difficult task, the solution of which can take several decades. It is extremely important to exclude the occurrence of any emergency processes during the removal of corium. The purpose of this work was to solve a coordinated hydrodynamic and neutronic problem characterized by a large number of randomly oriented and irregularly located corium particles in water as part of the development of a benchmark for this class of problems. Monte Carlo-based precision codes were used to perform a neutronic analysis. The positions of corium particles were determined from the numerical simulation results. The analysis results obtained using the codes involved showed good agreement for all the states considered. It was shown that the modern neutronic codes based on the Monte Carlo method successfully cope with the geometric formation and solution of the problem with a nontrivial distribution of corium particles in water. The results of the study can be used to justify the safety of corium handling procedures, including its extraction from a damaged power unit.

Using the Few-Group Approximation for Calculating Some Neutron-Physical Characteristics of VVER-1000 Core by Means of the MCU Monte-Carlo Code

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Artem S. Bikeev ◽  
Yulia S. Daichenkova ◽  
Mikhail A. Kalugin ◽  
Denis Shkarovsky ◽  
Vladislav V. Shkityr
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Monte Carlo Method ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Optimal Number ◽  
Physical Characteristics ◽  
Monte Carlo Code ◽  
Special Version ◽  
The Monte Carlo Method ◽  
Scattering Anisotropy ◽  
Neutron Cross Sections

Abstract The main purpose of this work is to study the possibility of using the few-group approximation for calculation of some neutron-physical characteristics of VVER-1000 core by means of special version of MCU code. The Monte-Carlo method for VVER-1000 core neutron-physical characteristics calculation using the few-group approximation with an estimate of neutron cross sections “by location“ was provided and tested in this research. The reduction of calculation time due to the transition from a pointwise model of representation of cross sections to the few-group approximation and methodical error of this approach were evaluated. Optimal number of energy groups was determined. It was found that consideration of the scattering anisotropy leads to a significant decrease in methodical error. Ways of further reduction of methodical error were worked out.

Anisotropic light propagation in paper

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 500-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomas Linder ◽  
Torbjörn Löfqvist
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Monte Carlo Method ◽  
Light Propagation ◽  
Anisotropic Scattering ◽  
Machine Direction ◽  
Photon Transport ◽  
The Monte Carlo Method ◽  
Wood Fibres ◽  
Good Agreement

Abstract We investigate anisotropic light propagation in paper using both a theoretical model and experiments. The theoretical model utilizes the Monte Carlo method to solve the photon transport equation numerically. It is assumed that wood fibres are represented by infinitely long, homogeneous and straight cylinders. The layer-like microstructure and anisotropic orientation of the fibres is considered in the model. The conical scattering by cylindrical objects, the wood fibres, is argued as the main source of anisotropic scattering. Simulations revealed that laterally resolved transmittance exhibits directional dependence. Experiments on light transmitted through a standard kraft liner product confirmed that light in fact do propagate more in the machine direction than in the cross direction. Reasonably good agreement was obtained between experimentally and numerically obtained iso-intensity patterns.

Simulation of resonance absorption of gamma rays by the Monte Carlo method

1975 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-207
Author(s):  
P. L. Gruzin ◽  
Yu. V. Petrikin ◽  
A. M. Rodin
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Monte Carlo Method ◽  
Gamma Rays ◽  
Resonance Absorption ◽  
The Monte Carlo Method
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