Title :
Monte Carlo Analyses of the NEO Beam Electron Beam Facility for Space Solar Cell Radiation Qualification
Author :
Messenger, Scott R. ; Warner, Jeffrey H. ; Uribe, Roberto ; Walters, Robert J.
Author_Institution :
U.S. Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
MCNPX Monte Carlo electron transport analyses are used to characterize the electron beam facility at NEO Beam. The electron flux and energy profiles are quantified along the beam path leading to a better understanding of solar cell damage. Experimental results are compared to the MCNPX simulations.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; dosimetry; electron transport theory; solar cells; MCNPX simulations; Monte Carlo analyses; NEO beam electron beam facility; dosimetry; electron flux; electron transport analyses; energy profiles; space solar cell radiation qualification; Dosimetry; Electron beams; Monte Carlo methods; Solar radiation; Dosimetry; Monte Carlo transport; nonionizing energy loss; solar cells;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2010.2083689
