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  • Physics
  • Radiobiology
  • Radiation Detection

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  • Accurate alpha-particle fluence is essential for radiobiological experiments.
  • Monte Carlo simulations offer a powerful tool for dosimetry calculations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and validate two methods for determining alpha-particle fluence.
  • To assess the accuracy of Monte Carlo simulations in predicting alpha-particle interactions with detectors.

Main Methods:

  • Calculating alpha-particle target hit probabilities via Monte Carlo simulations.
  • Analyzing chemically etched alpha-particle tracks on solid-state nuclear track detectors (SSNTDs).
  • Computing etching efficiencies using Monte Carlo simulations for track analysis.

Main Results:

  • Etching efficiencies reached 1 for specific source-film distances and SSNTD radii.
  • Hit probability decreased with increasing source-target distance.
  • Monte Carlo simulations accurately predicted fluence based on hit probability and etched tracks.

Conclusions:

  • Both proposed methods provide reliable alpha-particle fluence determination.
  • SSNTD etching efficiency is dependent on source-detector geometry and distance.
  • Monte Carlo simulations are valuable for optimizing radiobiological experimental dosimetry.