Estimation of the spectral distribution of X-ray beams by computational iterative calculation and dosimetry program design, using attenuation data

Authors

  • Miguel Castillo Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas
  • Galo Patiño Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas
  • Marco Merma Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas
  • Juan Mendoza Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas
  • José Janampa Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Clínica Universitaria
  • Nonoy Podestá Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Clínica Universitaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rif.v22i1.20265

Keywords:

Spectra, Dosimetry, Attenuation, Filters, Radiation Beams

Abstract

The present research has allowed us to determine the X-ray spectrum, for this we have designed a computational program through iterative calculation, samples of attenuation data have been taken and then a previously designed program has been used with a programming language, with the attenuation data. For our case we have worked with the Aluminum and Copper lters. This research has allowed us to: 1.- Find the spectra of X-ray radiation. 2.- Design a program that allows us to nd the X-ray spectra, which we must compare with the X-ray spectra previously determined by Tominaga (1981). 3.- Design a Visual X-ray Dosimetry Program. The expected result is the obtaining of the radiation spectra and the optimization of the X-ray dosimetry, based on the designed program.

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2019-08-05

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Estimation of the spectral distribution of X-ray beams by computational iterative calculation and dosimetry program design, using attenuation data. (2019). Revista De Investigación De Física, 22(1), 17-26. https://doi.org/10.15381/rif.v22i1.20265