Re: [fluka-discuss]: X-ray Dose Simulation for Thin Target

From: Konstantin Batkov <batkov_at_gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:13:55 +0200

Hi Leena,


> 1. I’m not sure about the beam shape. I set it to be annular with a
> radius from 0 to R in order to cover the target geometry. Is this correct?
>
> If you intend to use theis beam shape, the BEAM card is correct.


>
> 1. When I run it, I found 2 errors in flair: "Error in calibration
> image" and "Gnuplot error"; however, the output file was produced. Is it ok
> to ignore them?
>
> When I run it, I only get the second error. I am not a Flair expert, but
it looks like one can ignore it.


>
> 1. Regarding the result, is it in the unit of GeV/cm³ located in the
> output file 'Events by region,' and then do I have to convert it?
>
> I am not sure which "Events by region" file you are talking about, but
USRBIN scores DOSE in GeV/g. Note 5 on page 282 of the manual explains how
to convert it to Gray.
Don't forget to name your USRBIN estimator in its SDUM.


>
> 1. Where can I find the statistical uncertainty?
>
> If you merge data with Flair, it's the last column in sim2_21_plot.dat.


>
> 1. I noticed in the output file 'Events by region' that the volume of
> all regions was 1, while the actual volume should be different, e.g.,
> 0.0113 cm³ for the C2TAGET region.
>
> If needed, you can specify region volumes as described in section 8.2.9 of
the Manual.


> 1. When I added the MAT-PROP card to include the ionization value for
> the compound material, it stopped running, even when this card was disabled.
>
> I believe your problem is somewhere else, because the input file you have
attached runs fine on my system.

Best,
Konstantin

>


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