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¹Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Prince Edward Island Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

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Summary

A new formula simplifies calculating the generalized Hubbell radiation rectangular source integral. This study compares numerical values from the approximation formula with existing literature data.

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Area of Science:

Radiation physics
Computational physics

Background:

The generalized Hubbell radiation rectangular source integral is crucial in radiation transport and shielding.
Accurate computation of this integral is essential for reliable dosimetry and safety assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a simple and efficient formula for computing the generalized Hubbell radiation rectangular source integral.
To validate the accuracy of the proposed approximation formula.

Main Methods:

Development of a novel approximation formula for the generalized Hubbell radiation rectangular source integral.
Numerical computation using the derived formula.
Comparison of results with previously published data.

Main Results:

A straightforward formula for the generalized Hubbell radiation rectangular source integral has been successfully derived.
The numerical values obtained from the approximation formula show good agreement with existing literature values.
Tables are provided for direct comparison, facilitating verification.

Conclusions:

The proposed formula offers a simplified and accurate method for calculating the generalized Hubbell radiation rectangular source integral.
This approximation can be valuable for radiation physics and engineering applications requiring efficient integral computation.
The findings contribute to improved accuracy in radiation transport calculations.