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Hossein Sadeghi

Hossein Sadeghi

Academic rank: Professor
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8772-951X
Education: PhD.
ScopusId: 8346441700
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Faculty: Science
Address: Arak University
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Research

Title
Polymer-based Shielding with Micro- and Nanoparticles: An Investigation to Reduce Photon and Photoneutron Contamination in a LINAC Treatment Room
Type
JournalPaper
Keywords
photoneutron, LINAC, shielding, elastomer, MCNP
Year
2025
Journal Radiation Physics and Chemistry
DOI
Researchers Hossein Sadeghi

Abstract

The presence of photons and neutrons in the Linear Accelerator (LINAC) treatment room poses significant risks to both patients and staff. As a result, optimizing shielding materials to reduce photoneutron contamination has become a vital area of research. This study investigates the effectiveness of composite materials incorporating micro- and nanosized particles for shielding against photons and neutrons emitted by medical LINACs. The theoretical analysis was performed using the Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport Code (MCNP) version 6.1, employing two strategies to improve computational efficiency: firstly, replacing the photon source derived from emitted photons with a primary electron beam, and secondly, utilizing the Surface Source Write/Surface Source Read (SSW/SSR) cards. The phase space around the LINAC head was characterized and assessed at the isocenter both with and without shielding across 11 different materials. The impact of micro- and nanosized particles on the shielding's attenuation properties was analyzed, and the absorbed doses in a phantom were examined with and without microparticle fillers. Additionally, the composite matrix exhibited enhanced performance when combined with tungsten (W) and boron carbide fillers.