Simulation of gamma-ray gamma rays by composite shields compared to the lead protection using the MCNPX code

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In this study, cobalt 60 with a mean energy of (1.25 Mev) was used as a photonic source to investigate the effect of decreasing gamma-ray intensity by materials and polymer composite using MCNPX code. First, we investigated the effect of thickness and density on the reduction of gamma ray intensity, and then the comparison between the lead protector, tungsten and polymer composite in several thicknesses was simulated by MCNPX code and recorded.

 

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