Statistics – Applications
Scientific paper
May 1995
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1995stin...9528530w&link_type=abstract
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Statistics
Applications
Algorithms, Applications Programs (Computers), Boltzmann Transport Equation, Electron Scattering, Nucleons, Radiation Shielding, Radiation Transport, Absorption Cross Sections, Dosimeters, Energy Transfer, Fragmentation, Ramsauer Effect, Stopping Power
Scientific paper
The high-charge-and energy (HZE) transport computer program HZETRN is developed to address the problems of free-space radiation transport and shielding. The HZETRN program is intended specifically for the design engineer who is interested in obtaining fast and accurate dosimetric information for the design and construction of space modules and devices. The program is based on a one-dimensional space-marching formulation of the Boltzmann transport equation with a straight-ahead approximation. The effect of the long-range Coulomb force and electron interaction is treated as a continuous slowing-down process. Atomic (electronic) stopping power coefficients with energies above a few A MeV are calculated by using Bethe's theory including Bragg's rule, Ziegler's shell corrections, and effective charge. Nuclear absorption cross sections are obtained from fits to quantum calculations and total cross sections are obtained with a Ramsauer formalism. Nuclear fragmentation cross sections are calculated with a semiempirical abrasion-ablation fragmentation model. The relation of the final computer code to the Boltzmann equation is discussed in the context of simplifying assumptions. A detailed description of the flow of the computer code, input requirements, sample output, and compatibility requirements for non-VAX platforms are provided.
Badavi Francis F.
Badhwar Gautam D.
Cucinotta Francis A.
Shinn Judy L.
Silberberg Rein
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