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This research aims to compare measured bremsstrahlung intensity from an electron beam with simulation results.

March 5, 2026Open Access

Gas Bremsstrahlung: A Comparison of Measurements and Simulations

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This research aims to compare measured bremsstrahlung intensity from an electron beam with simulation results.
Measured absolute bremsstrahlung intensity as a function of angle and distance.
Used thermoluminescent dosimeters to measure absorbed doses at various distances.
Simulated the experiment using the FLUKA code for bremsstrahlung treatment.
Computed results align satisfactorily with measured intensities despite uncertainties in pressure.
Provided evidence for angular distribution of bremsstrahlung intensity at energies above 1 GeV.

Abstract

The absolute bremsstrahlung intensity generated by the interaction of the electron beam of the Adone storage ring of LNF has been measured as a function of angle and distance from the emitting straight section. Absorbed doses have been measured at variuos distances from the straight section by means of thermoluminescent dosimeters for a 1.5 GeV electron beam. The experiment has been simulated using the most recent version of the FLUKA code which includes a very accurate treatment of bremstrahlung. In spite of the considerable uncertainties on the experimental value of the pressure, it has been found that the computed results are in satisfactory agreement with the results of the measurements. The experiment provided also evidence for the angular distribution of the bremstrahlung intensity at energies in excess of 1 GeV.

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