Sari F. Alkhatib and Chang Je Park and Gyuhong Roh
A Study on the Iterative Scheme for Stratified Shields Gamma Ray Buildup FactorsUsing LayerSplitting Technique in DoubleLayer Shields
766 - 768
2014
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International Journal of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9998234
https://publications.waset.org/vol/89
World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
Theiterative scheme which is used to treat buildup factors for stratified shields is being investigated here using the layersplitting technique.A simple suggested formalism for the scheme based on the Kalos’ formula is introduced, based on which the implementation of the testing technique is carried out.
The second layer in a doublelayer shield was split into two equivalent layers and the scheme (with the suggested formalism) was implemented on the new “threelayer” shieldconfiguration.The results of such manipulation on waterlead and wateriron shields combinations are presented here for 1MeV photons.
It was found that splitting the second layer introduces some deviation on the overall buildup factor value. This expected deviation appeared to be higher in the case of low Z layer followed by high Z. However, the overall performance of the iterative scheme showed a great consistency and strong coherence even with the introduced changes. The introduced layersplitting testing technique shows the capability to be implemented in test the iterative scheme with a wide range of formalisms.
Open Science Index 89, 2014