Computational model of gamma irradiation room at ININ

In this paper, we present a model of the gamma irradiation room at the National Institute of Nuclear Research (ININ is its acronym in Spanish) in Mexico to improve the use of physics in dosimetry for human protection. We deal with air-filled ionization chambers and scientific computing made in house...

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Published in:Review of scientific instruments 2018-03, Vol.89 (3), p.035101-035101
Main Authors: Rodríguez-Romo, Suemi, Patlan-Cardoso, Fernando, Ibáñez-Orozco, Oscar, Vergara Martínez, Francisco Javier
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Language:English
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Summary:In this paper, we present a model of the gamma irradiation room at the National Institute of Nuclear Research (ININ is its acronym in Spanish) in Mexico to improve the use of physics in dosimetry for human protection. We deal with air-filled ionization chambers and scientific computing made in house and framed in both the GEANT4 scheme and our analytical approach to characterize the irradiation room. This room is the only secondary dosimetry facility in Mexico. Our aim is to optimize its experimental designs, facilities, and industrial applications of physical radiation. The computational results provided by our model are supported by all the known experimental data regarding the performance of the ININ gamma irradiation room and allow us to predict the values of the main variables related to this fully enclosed space to within an acceptable margin of error.
ISSN:0034-6748
1089-7623
DOI:10.1063/1.5025477