Validation of Proton Ionization Cross Section Generators for Monte Carlo Particle Transport

Batič, Matej; Pia, M.G.; Saracco, P.

doi:10.1109/tns.2011.2168539

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“…The validation process adopted the same method as documented in [29]. Due to the complexity of the subject, only the main conclusions relevant to the assessment of validity of ISICSoo are summarized here; the detailed results are documented in a wider study [30] dedicated to the evaluation of open source codes for the calculation of ionization cross sections by proton impact.…”

Section: Physics Validationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The validation process involved not only ISICSoo, but also two other freely available software systems for the calculation of ionization cross sections based on the ECPSSR theory mentioned in section 1: ERCS08 and Šmit's code. ISICSoo is found to achieve the highest compatibility with experimental data over the whole set of K-and L-shell test cases; the detailed results of the comparative evaluation of the accuracy of the three codes are documented in reference [30].…”

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confidence: 99%

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ISICSoo: A class for the calculation of ionization cross sections from ECPSSR and PWBA theory

Batič

Pia

Cipolla

2012

Computer Physics Communications

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ISICS, originally a C language program for calculating K-, L-and M-shell ionization and X-ray production cross sections from ECPSSR and PWBA theory, has been reengineered into a C++ language class, named ISICSoo. The new software design enables the use of ISICS functionality in other software systems. The code, originally developed for Microsoft Windows operating systems, has been ported to Linux and Mac OS platforms to facilitate its use in a wider scientific environment. The reengineered software also includes some fixes to the original implementation, which ensure more robust computational results and a review of some physics parameters used in the computation. The paper describes the software design and the modifications to the implementation with respect to the previous version; it also documents the test process and provides some indications about the software performance. Ionization and X-ray production cross section calculations for ion-atom collisions. Solution method: Numerical integration of form factor using a logarithmic transform and Gaussian quadrature, plus exact integration limits. Reasons for the new version: Capability of using ISICS physics functionality in other software systems; porting the software to other platforms than Microsoft Windows; improved computational robustness and performance. Summary of revisions: Reengineering into a C++ class; several internal modifications to improve correctness and robustness; updated binding energies tabulations; performance improvements. Running time: The running time depends on the selected atomic shell and the number of polynomials used in the Gaussian quadrature integration.

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Section: Physics Validationmentioning

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Section: Physics Validationmentioning

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ISICSoo: A class for the calculation of ionization cross sections from ECPSSR and PWBA theory

Batič

Pia

Cipolla

2012

Computer Physics Communications

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“…The original validation process applied in several tests (e.g. [28], [29], [30], [31], [41], [42], [43], [44], [45], [25], [50] [51]) has gone into various refinements since its first development described in [50]. It consists of a two-stage process: the first stage encompasses goodness of fit testing, while the second deals with the analysis of categorical data derived from the outcome of the first stage.…”

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Electromagnetic data libraries: recent evolutions and new perspectives

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Parlati²,

Pia

et al. 2020

J. Inst.

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A: This paper summarizes the current status of the electromagnetic data libraries, reviews recent experimental validation results, highlights open issues and introduces new perspectives for the future of these data libraries taking shape in the context of INFN research. Special emphasis is given to the characteristics of reliability, transparency and openness, along with opportunities for the improvement and the extension of the physics content. K: Radiation calculations 1Corresponding author.

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“…This approach examined the maximum absorbed dose in the target via carrier ion through the matter, which can lead to the particle energy enhancement in the Hadron therapy. Charged particles, for example, protons and heavy ions lose energy when going through materials basically through ionization [58]. For this propose, the Bethe-Bloch equation was used to describe energy loss [59].…”

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Hadron Therapy Based on Laser Acceleration in the Plasma Channel Using Oxygen Ionization

Alviri

Asem

2019

IEEE Access

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In a cancer radiation treatment, Hadron therapy plays an important role as a technique with a high accuracy providing treatment results better than conventional radiation therapy methods such as chemotherapy. The laser-based Hadron therapy techniques are attractive due to their compactness in producing miniaturized particle accelerators and supporting a more intense electric field compared to other methods. A good-quality laser beam focusing and guiding in a cold plasma channel leads to an accurate and precise laser spot after focus, which is an important necessity in medical aims and occurs in µm-wavelength (ultra-short pulse) laser types. A method used to level up this treatment approach has been emerged by using high-power lasers along with plasma channels as a source for high energy to more effectively perform the Hadron therapy. Additionally, cancer treatment by using ions as the particle transferor is preferred over other methods for Hadron therapy due to some physical properties such as maximum energy deposition to the cancerous targets providing a better dose delivery to the tumor. In this paper, multiple simulations around the dose delivery procedures were presented for efficient dosimetric evaluations. Moreover, the effects of the electric field on the particle energy enhancement were evaluated in the presence of the plasma channel. Finally, it was demonstrated that the use of Oxygen ion in the presence of plasma channel is the appropriate approach due to its minor energy dissipation through matter on the way to the tumor for a better dose delivery which was impressed with radially polarized laser accelerator simultaneously. The proposed research demonstrated that the Hadrons can reach the maximum accelerated energy and convey the maximum path through the body to the cancerous target and finally deliver the sufficient dose to the tumor by using Oxygen ion beam in a cold plasma channel, which is low in density, with appropriate laser power. Consequently, Hadron therapy by using Oxygen ionization in the laser-plasma based accelerator is an impressive and efficient method for precise cancer treatment. Lastly, Laser-Plasma accelerators have three important limitation factors of ''Energy Spread'', ''Dephasing Length'', and ''Pump Depletion'', which can limit the energy increasing. In this paper, facing up to these limitations was a critical challenge in Hadron therapy for better Hadron acceleration and dose delivery.

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Validation of Proton Ionization Cross Section Generators for Monte Carlo Particle Transport

Cited by 11 publications

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ISICSoo: A class for the calculation of ionization cross sections from ECPSSR and PWBA theory

ISICSoo: A class for the calculation of ionization cross sections from ECPSSR and PWBA theory

Electromagnetic data libraries: recent evolutions and new perspectives

Hadron Therapy Based on Laser Acceleration in the Plasma Channel Using Oxygen Ionization

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