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J D Northum1, S B Guetersloh, L A Braby

  • 1Department of Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, USA. jnorthum@neo.tamu.edu

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FLUKA simulations of delta-ray transport in tissue-equivalent proportional counters (TEPCs) overestimated energy deposition for high-energy heavy ions. Adjusting simulation parameters may improve accuracy for space radiation studies.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiation physics and dosimetry
  • Monte Carlo simulations
  • Space radiation effects

Background:

  • Accurate simulation of delta-ray transport is crucial for microdosimetric studies.
  • Monte Carlo models are essential for simulating energy deposition, especially for high-energy heavy ions (HZE) encountered in the galactic cosmic-ray (GCR) environment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the accuracy of the FLUKA Monte Carlo code in simulating energy deposition spectra within a tissue-equivalent proportional counter (TEPC).
  • To assess FLUKA's capability in estimating delta-ray events for HZE particles relevant to GCR exposure.
  • To investigate the impact of detector geometry and radiation field characteristics on simulation results.

Main Methods:

  • A 1.27-cm spherical TEPC simulating a 1-μm site was modeled in FLUKA.
  • Simulated responses were compared against experimental data using a 56Fe-ion beam (360 MeV/nucleon).
  • Analyses included narrow and broad beam exposures, varying impact parameters and wall thicknesses to study delta-ray transport and wall effects.

Main Results:

  • FLUKA consistently overestimated energy deposition in the TEPC gas volume across all simulations.
  • Simulation results showed an average difference of 25.2% for y(F) and 12.4% for y(D) compared to experimental data.
  • FLUKA accurately predicted the wall effect for particles traversing outside the sensitive volume.

Conclusions:

  • FLUKA simulations require adjustments to default ionization potential and density correction factors to improve accuracy for HZE particle dosimetry.
  • Accurate Monte Carlo simulations are vital for TEPC engineering and design, offering a cost-effective alternative to extensive experimental evaluations.
  • The study highlights the need for refined delta-electron transport algorithms in Monte Carlo codes for space radiation applications.