Monte Carlo analysis of multi-layer targets for production of 15O

Appl Radiat Isot. 1997 Oct-Dec;48(10-12):1591-600. doi: 10.1016/s0969-8043(97)00260-1.

Abstract

A Monte Carlo simulation code was written to analyze multi-layer targets for production of 15O. The code models beam-particle transport through the target and production and transport of generated radionuclides; it can be used to assess the effects on radionuclide production of several beam and target design variables. A pathlength correction feature is included that relaxes restrictions inherent in previous ion transport codes and a variance reduction procedure is implemented that significantly improves code efficiency.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Monte Carlo Method*
  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Oxygen Radioisotopes / chemistry*
  • Radiochemistry / methods*

Substances

  • Oxygen Radioisotopes