Simulation of X-ray Spectra Generated by Kilovolt-Electron Bombardment
Abstract
We describe an improved algorithm for calculating x-ray spectra emitted from targets bombarded with kilovolt electron beams. Electron tracks are generated by a modified version of PENELOPE in which radiative losses are obtained from tabulated partial-wave bremsstrahlung cross sections. Characteristic x-rays emitted after K-shell ionization by electron impact are simulated by using cross sections calculated from a model based on the plane-wave Born approximation. Simulation results are compared with available experimental data.
- Publication:
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Advanced Monte Carlo for Radiation Physics
- Pub Date:
- 2001
- DOI:
- 10.1007/978-3-642-18211-2_18
- Bibcode:
- 2001amc..book..105F
- Keywords:
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- Physics