Computational Experiments in Radiation Physics

Written by Lucas Paixão and Telma Fonseca, this book presents nine computer-based experiments built around the Monte Carlo method, designed to complement nuclear instrumentation and radiation detection education. It aims to enrich the didactic material used in teaching and research by pairing computational models with traditional laboratory practices in Medical Physics, Radiologic Technology, and Nuclear Engineering courses.

The nine experiments

1. Radioactive emission spectra
2. Count statistics
3. Dosimetric quantities
4. Inverse square law
5. Photon attenuation
6. Scattering
7. Absorbed dose
8. Charged particle interaction
9. Neutron source simulation

The book assumes basic computational skills, familiarity with spreadsheet applications, and introductory experience with the Monte Carlo code used in the experiments.