Title :
Monte Carlo Simulation of Electromagnetic Interactions of Radiation with Liquid Water in the Framework of the Geant4-DNA Project
Author :
Chauvie, S. ; Francis, Z. ; Guatelli, S. ; Incerti, S. ; Mascialino, B. ; Montarou, G. ; Moretto, P. ; Nieminen, P. ; Pia, M.G.
Author_Institution :
INFN Sezione di Torino
fDate :
Oct. 29 2006-Nov. 1 2006
Abstract :
A set of processes specialized for the simulation of particle interactions with water has been developed in the Geant4 Low Energy Electromagnetic package. The models cover the interactions of electrons, protons and light ions down to the electronvolt energy scale. They address a physics domain relevant to the simulation of radiation effects in biological systems, where water represents an important component. The software design, the physics models implemented and an overview of their tests are described.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; biological effects of ionising radiation; biomolecular effects of radiation; radiation protection; radiation therapy; Geant4 Low Energy Electromagnetic package; Geant4-DNA project; Monte Carlo simulation; biological radiation effects; electromagnetic interaction; electron interaction; light ions; particle-water interaction; physics model; proton interaction; software design; Biological system modeling; Biological systems; Electromagnetic radiation; Electrons; Packaging; Physics; Protons; Radiation effects; Software design; Software testing;
Conference_Titel :
Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, 2006. IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0560-2
Electronic_ISBN :
1095-7863
DOI :
10.1109/NSSMIC.2006.355971
