title: Source of statistical noises in the Monte Carlo sampling techniques for coherently scattered photons.
abstract: Detailed comparisons of the predictions of the Relativistic Form Factors (RFFs) and Modified Form Factors (MFFs) and their advantages and shortcomings in calculating elastic scattering cross sections can be found in the literature. However, the issues related to their implementation in the Monte Carlo (MC) sampling for coherently scattered photons is still under discussion. Secondly, the linear interpolation technique (LIT) is a popular method to draw the integrated values of squared RFFs/MFFs (i.e. A(Z, v(i)²)) over squared momentum transfer (v(i)² = v(1)²,......, v(59)²). In the current study, the role/issues of RFFs/MFFs and LIT in the MC sampling for the coherent scattering were analyzed. The results showed that the relative probability density curves sampled on the basis of MFFs are unable to reveal any extra scientific information as both the RFFs and MFFs produced the same MC sampled curves. Furthermore, no relationship was established between the multiple small peaks and irregular step shapes (i.e. statistical noise) in the PDFs and either RFFs or MFFs. In fact, the noise in the PDFs appeared due to the use of LIT. The density of the noise depends upon the interval length between two consecutive points in the input data table of A(Z, v(i)²) and has no scientific background. The probability density function curves became smoother as the interval lengths were decreased. In conclusion, these statistical noises can be efficiently removed by introducing more data points in the A(Z, v(i)²) data tables.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physics, Kyungpook National University, 1370 Sankyuk-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu 702-701, Korea.
authors.forename: Wazir
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Muhammad
authors.forename: Sang Hoon
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D016477:Artifacts; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D015233:Models, Statistical; D009010:Monte Carlo Method; D017785:Photons / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D018401:Sample Size; D012542:Scattering, Radiation; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D059629:Signal-To-Noise Ratio