A comparative analysis of the NaI detector response function using GAMOS and FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations
This work aims to study the response function of a 2″×2″ NaI(Tl) scintillation detector using Monte Carlo simulations. A precise mathematical model of the NaI(Tl) scintillator was developed using both FLUKA and GAMOS Monte Carlo simulation software. The photon pulse height distributions of the NaI(T...
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| author | A. Arectout H. Boukhal E. Chakir M. Jarmouni M. Assalmi T. El Ghalbzouri O.E. Belhaj Mohamed Drissi El-Bouzaidi A. Nouayti I. Zidouh H. El Yaakoubi |
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| description | This work aims to study the response function of a 2″×2″ NaI(Tl) scintillation detector using Monte Carlo simulations. A precise mathematical model of the NaI(Tl) scintillator was developed using both FLUKA and GAMOS Monte Carlo simulation software. The photon pulse height distributions of the NaI(Tl) without influence of its energy resolution, obtained with FLUKA and GAMOS codes, were converted into a real NaI(Tl) response function using the necessary conversion process. Spectral characteristics such as full-energy peak efficiency, energy resolution, peak-to-Compton ratio, and peak-to-total ratio were investigated by simulation at different gamma-ray energy obtained from 109Cd, 137Cs, 54Mn, 65Zn, and 60Co sources. The simulated spectra from the GAMOS code were consistent with those generated by the FLUKA code. Additionally, the comparison between simulated results and experimental data demonstrated good agreement. The validation of the computational models used for the NaI(Tl) detector in both FLUKA and GAMOS software was successfully achieved, confirming the accuracy of the simulations in replicating the detector's response. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-03c61d596b734e2ea6599a91a128a1fc2025-08-20T03:43:01ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Nuclear Analysis2773-18392024-12-013410013810.1016/j.nucana.2024.100138A comparative analysis of the NaI detector response function using GAMOS and FLUKA Monte Carlo simulationsA. Arectout0H. Boukhal1E. Chakir2M. Jarmouni3M. Assalmi4T. El Ghalbzouri5O.E. Belhaj6Mohamed Drissi El-Bouzaidi7A. Nouayti8I. Zidouh9H. El Yaakoubi10Radiations and Nuclear Systems Group, FS, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco; Corresponding author.Radiations and Nuclear Systems Group, FS, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, MoroccoLaboratory of Materials Physics and Subatomic, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, MoroccoLaboratoire des Nanomatériaux technologie et innovation / l’université Abdelmalek Essaâdi, École Normale Supérieure-TétouanNational Center for Energy and Nuclear Science and Technology (CNESTEN), Rabat, MoroccoRadiations and Nuclear Systems Group, FS, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, MoroccoRadiations and Nuclear Systems Group, FS, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, MoroccoRadiations and Nuclear Systems Group, FS, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, MoroccoRadiations and Nuclear Systems Group, FS, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, MoroccoLaboratory of Materials Physics and Subatomic, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, MoroccoRadiations and Nuclear Systems Group, FS, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, MoroccoThis work aims to study the response function of a 2″×2″ NaI(Tl) scintillation detector using Monte Carlo simulations. A precise mathematical model of the NaI(Tl) scintillator was developed using both FLUKA and GAMOS Monte Carlo simulation software. The photon pulse height distributions of the NaI(Tl) without influence of its energy resolution, obtained with FLUKA and GAMOS codes, were converted into a real NaI(Tl) response function using the necessary conversion process. Spectral characteristics such as full-energy peak efficiency, energy resolution, peak-to-Compton ratio, and peak-to-total ratio were investigated by simulation at different gamma-ray energy obtained from 109Cd, 137Cs, 54Mn, 65Zn, and 60Co sources. The simulated spectra from the GAMOS code were consistent with those generated by the FLUKA code. Additionally, the comparison between simulated results and experimental data demonstrated good agreement. The validation of the computational models used for the NaI(Tl) detector in both FLUKA and GAMOS software was successfully achieved, confirming the accuracy of the simulations in replicating the detector's response.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773183924000387Scintillation detectorNaI(Tl)Function responseMonte Carlo simulationFLUKAGAMOS |
| spellingShingle | A. Arectout H. Boukhal E. Chakir M. Jarmouni M. Assalmi T. El Ghalbzouri O.E. Belhaj Mohamed Drissi El-Bouzaidi A. Nouayti I. Zidouh H. El Yaakoubi A comparative analysis of the NaI detector response function using GAMOS and FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations Nuclear Analysis Scintillation detector NaI(Tl) Function response Monte Carlo simulation FLUKA GAMOS |
| title | A comparative analysis of the NaI detector response function using GAMOS and FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations |
| title_full | A comparative analysis of the NaI detector response function using GAMOS and FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations |
| title_fullStr | A comparative analysis of the NaI detector response function using GAMOS and FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations |
| title_full_unstemmed | A comparative analysis of the NaI detector response function using GAMOS and FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations |
| title_short | A comparative analysis of the NaI detector response function using GAMOS and FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations |
| title_sort | comparative analysis of the nai detector response function using gamos and fluka monte carlo simulations |
| topic | Scintillation detector NaI(Tl) Function response Monte Carlo simulation FLUKA GAMOS |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773183924000387 |
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