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  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Computational Physics

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  • Radiation shielding is crucial for nuclear applications.
  • Developing compact and lightweight shields for neutrons and gamma rays presents significant challenges.
  • Existing shielding materials often face trade-offs between effectiveness, weight, and size.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an optimized method for designing compact and lightweight radiation shields.
  • To identify the most effective shielding materials for a mixed neutron and gamma ray environment.
  • To verify the reliability and efficiency of the proposed optimization approach.

Main Methods:

  • Employed genetic algorithms integrated with the MCNP code for shield optimization.
  • Utilized the fission energy spectrum of 235U as a representative mixed neutron and gamma ray source.
  • Investigated six different material types and optimized their structure and composition.
  • Performed simulations using spherical geometry to assess shielding performance.

Main Results:

  • The optimization method successfully identified high-performance shielding configurations.
  • Composite multilayer materials exhibited the best shielding performance among the tested materials.
  • Evaluations based on required volume and weight confirmed the efficiency of the optimized materials.
  • Simulations validated the reliability of the optimization technique.

Conclusions:

  • The combined approach of genetic algorithms and MCNP code is effective for optimizing radiation shields.
  • Composite multilayer materials are highly suitable for compact and lightweight neutron and gamma ray shielding.
  • The developed method provides a reliable tool for designing advanced radiation shielding solutions.