Re: [fluka-discuss]: Cherenkov and Scintillation light

From: Mikhail Polkovnikov <pmk_at_ihep.ru>
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:04:51 +0300

On 22.01.2016 18:49, Reza Taleei wrote:
>
> Dear Fluka Users,
>
> I have a question regarding the angular distribution of Cherenkov and
> Scintillation light production.
>
> I think the Scintillation light angular distribution is isotropic and
> Cherenkov light angular distribution is a function of the refraction
> index of the material. Does Fluka consider these angular distributions
> and can we test it with USRBDX?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Reza Taleei (PhD)
>
> Division of Medical Physics and Engineering
>
> Department of Radiation Oncology
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> UT Southwestern Medical Center
>
> 5801 Forest Park Road, NE3.200
>
> Dallas, TX 75390-8542
>
> reza.taleei_at_utsouthwestern.edu
>
>
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Dear Reza Taleei,


The angular distribution is considered in case of Cherenkov light
production. For relativistic proton in water the light wave front is
clearly visible (e.g. USRBIN with WHAT(1) = OPTIPHOT).

Best regards,
Mikhail


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