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¹CERN, Geneva 23, Switzerland.

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FLUKA, a multiparticle transport code, simulates high-energy showers for radioprotection and detector studies. Its physical models are validated against experimental data and cosmic ray showers for space applications.

Area of Science:

Particle physics
High-energy physics
Computational physics

Background:

FLUKA is a multiparticle transport code used for radioprotection and detector simulation.
It handles hadronic and electromagnetic showers up to 100 TeV.
Accurate simulation is crucial for scientific research and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the physical models within FLUKA.
To demonstrate FLUKA's capabilities using experimental data.
To discuss FLUKA's application in modeling cosmic ray showers and its relevance for space environments.

Main Methods:

Description of embedded physical models in FLUKA.
Validation of models against experimental data.
Simulation of cosmic ray showers in Earth's atmosphere.

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Main Results:

FLUKA's physical models are described and validated.
The code's capability to model high-energy showers is demonstrated.
Relevance for space-like environments is discussed.

Conclusions:

FLUKA is a validated tool for high-energy shower simulation.
Ongoing developments enhance its physical modeling capabilities.
The code is suitable for radioprotection, detector simulation, and space environment studies.