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oai:ojs2.jpr.vyomhansjournals.com:article/1The book is a comprehensive guide to the application of computational methods in the field of nuclear radiation shielding and dosimetry. The book covers a wide range of topics, from basic principles to advanced techniques, making it an ideal resource for both students and professionals in the field

Kaur, Baljit

G.J.INT3R Vol.1, No.1, (2023)ISSN (E)­2584­2919
ARK No.: ark:/85846/JP3R.2023BR.010101
Computational Methods in Nuclear Radiation 
Shielding and Dosimetry
Baljit Kaur
DRM Govt. SSS School, Bathinda­151001, Pb, India
baljit2168@gmail.com
Book Review
HIGHLIGHTS
• Described experimental and 
simulation methods shielding 
calculations
• MCNP, GEANT4, FLUKA, EGS5 
ASFIT, and ANSI codes are illustrated
• The XCOM, WinXCom, FLUKA, Phy­
X, BMIX software introduced
BOOK REVIEWS
Book Title: Computational Methods in 
Nuclear Radiation Shielding and 
Dosimetry     
Book Publisher: NOVA Publication 
House, USA
Mode: Hardcover, eBook
ISBN No. : 978­1­53618­527­0
Book Publishing Year: 2020
Current Edition: 1st 
Book Editor(s) Name(s): Kulwinder 
Singh Mann, PhD and V. P. Singh 
Pages: 375
Size: 6”x9”
Paper Quality (GSM): 90 
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Department of Physics, DAV College Bathinda and V. 
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Nuclear Radiation Shielding and Dosimetry]. 
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The book is a comprehensive guide to the application 
of computational methods in the field of nuclear 
radiation shielding and dosimetry. The book covers a 
wide range of topics, from basic principles to 
advanced techniques, making it an ideal resource for 
both students and professionals in the field. 
The book is divided into three main sections: Basic 
Principles, Methods, and Applications. The first 
section provides a thorough introduction to the 
fundamentals of nuclear radiation shielding and 
dosimetry, including an overview of the different types 
of radiation, their interactions with matter, and the 
effects of radiation on living organisms. The second 
section covers various computational methods, 
including Monte Carlo simulation, deterministic 
methods, and hybrid methods. The third section 
provides a detailed discussion of the applications of 
these methods in various areas, such as medical 
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physics, radiation protection, and nuclear 
power engineering.
One of the standout features of the book is 
the clear and concise writing style of the 
authors. The concepts are explained in a 
way that is easy to understand, even for 
those with little prior knowledge of the 
subject. Additionally, the book is well­
organized, making it easy to navigate and 
find the information you need.
The book also includes numerous examples 
and case studies, which help to illustrate the 
concepts discussed in the text. These 
examples are clearly explained and provide 
a valuable resource for those looking to 
apply the methods discussed in the book to 
real­world problems.
Overall, "Computational Methods in Nuclear 
Radiation Shielding and Dosimetry" is an 
excellent resource for anyone interested in 
the field of nuclear radiation shielding and 
dosimetry. It provides a comprehensive 
overview of the subject, from basic 
principles to advanced techniques, making it 
an essential reference for students and 
professionals alike. I highly recommend this 
book to anyone interested in the field.
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Computational Methods in Nuclear Radiation Shielding and Dosimetry

Background: New technological developments have been made to measure absorbed dose on a small scale, especially at the micro- and nanoscale. Studies have been carried out with short-range ionizing radiation and low-energy particles in human cells to analyse the effect and response of DNA.
Purpose: In this work, a scenario in which a radioactive 125I irradiating several spheres of liquid water were simulated using the EURADOS exercise for computer-aided dosimetry.
Methods: The modelling and simulations were performed with PENELOPE Monte Carlo simulation code. The energy deposited on the targets was used for calculation and analysis.
Results: The obtained results were within acceptable uncertainties of up to 2% in all simulated cases. The average deviation of the results for the two different collisions configurations and the average deviation of the uncertainties obtained in the liquid water targets were 2.5% and 21%, respectively.
Conclusions: The code response was appropriate for the simulated deposited energies in the liquid water sphere, which showed a behavior curve in all configurations and quantitative differences with respect to the first target for different types of collisions.
Keywords: Nanodosimetry, Monte Carlo Simulation, Low Energy Electrons, PENELOP

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Computational Methods in Nuclear Radiation Shielding and Dosimetry

Nanodosimetry: A Study Using The Monte Carlo Code PENELOPE For The TG 6.2 of EURADOS WG 6

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