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MCNPX and GEANT4 simulation of γ-ray polymeric shields

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In this work, the shielding ability of a polymeric compound with gadolinium for gamma radiation has been investigated. The conceptual calculation of radiation attenuation and energy absorption as a function of different Gd percentages and the calculation of total compound density are performed using MCNP and GEANT4. It is found that, 2 mm of the compound can reduce up to 5% and 50% of 1 MeV and 50 keV γ-rays respectively. Both Monte Carlo tools are in a good agreement.

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TABBAKH, F. MCNPX and GEANT4 simulation of γ-ray polymeric shields. Pramana - J Phys 86, 939–944 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12043-015-1095-4

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