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Simulation of Particle Interactions with Matter Using PHITS Monte Carlo Code: Physical Aspects of Bragg Curve for Carbon Ion Therapy

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In recent times, Monte Carlo simulations are gaining widespread recognition as the most precise tool for calculating particle interactions with matter. In this study, we investigated two primary aspects. Firstly, we examined how the average excitation energy of water \((I_{W})\) influences the location of the Bragg peak (BP). Secondly, we used the particle and heavy ion transport code system (PHITS) to study the Bragg curve of \({}^{12}\)C ion beam having an energy of 200 MeV/u in three different mediums: water, soft tissue, and bone. Lastly, we examined the impact of secondary particles on the overall dose. Our findings indicate that the average excitation energy of water strongly influences the position of the BP. The tail dose beyond the BP primarily results from secondary fragments of the primary carbon ion beams. Furthermore, the PHITS code accurately reproduces the measured Bragg curves.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Particle and Heavy Ion Transport System (PHITS) code was made available to the authors by the Director of the Center for Computational Science and e-Systems at the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA). We also acknowledge the contributions of the scientists from the Materials and Subatomic Physics Laboratory, faculty of science, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra.

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This work was supported by the Intellect Foundation. The funders had no role in the study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.

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  1. Laboratory of Materials and Subatomic Physics, Physics Department, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco

    Hassane El Bekkouri, El Mehdi Al Ibrahmi, Adil Bardane & El Mahjoub Chakir

  2. Laboratory of Electronic Systems, Information Processing, Mechanics and Energy, Physics Department, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco

    Mohamed El-Asery & Zouhair Sadoune

  3. National Center for Energy and Nuclear Science and Technology, Rabat, Morocco

    Abdessamad Didi

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El Bekkouri, H., Al Ibrahmi, E.M., El-Asery, M. et al. Simulation of Particle Interactions with Matter Using PHITS Monte Carlo Code: Physical Aspects of Bragg Curve for Carbon Ion Therapy. Moscow Univ. Phys. 78, 804–809 (2023). https://doi.org/10.3103/S0027134923060048

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