Track structure for low energy ions including charge exchange processes.
The model and development is described of a new generation of Monte Carlo track structure codes. The code LEPHIST simulates full slowing down of low-energy proton history tracks in the range 1 keV-1 MeV and the code LEAHIST simulates low-energy alpha particle history tracks in the range 1 keV-8 MeV in water. All primary ion interactions are followed down to 1 keV and all electrons to 1 eV. Tracks of secondary electrons ejected by ions were traced using the electron code KURBUC. Microdosimetric parameters derived by analysis of generated tracks are presented.
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School of Health Sciences, Kyushu University, Maidashi 3-1-1, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan.
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D000512:Alpha Particles; D002477:Cells / Q000528:radiation effects; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004247:DNA / Q000528:radiation effects; D007477:Ions; D007700:Kinetics; D011839:Radiation, Ionizing; D015203:Reproducibility of Results
D007477:Ions; D004247:DNA