Tanzania
Research Article
Characterization of Attenuating Properties of Novel Composite Radiation Shields
Author(s): Abdulraheem Kinsaraa, Ahmed Sherif El-Gizawyab and Xuewei MabAbdulraheem Kinsaraa, Ahmed Sherif El-Gizawyab and Xuewei Mab
Leakage (peripheral dose) of current radiation devices used in treating tumors could have significant side effects on patients’ quality of life and life span after radiation treatment. A novel design of sandwich radiation shields is being developed at the present time. This design would provide a unique and adaptable device in shielding danger peripheral radiation reaching healthy organs. The present research aims at determination of attenuating properties of the proposed composite radiation shields using experimental, analytical and numerical simulated techniques. The present work indicates that any of the evaluation techniques could be used successfully with the future development of radiation shield design. The results reveal that the filler material thickness of the composite shield has the strongest effect on the shielding capability of the design. Shell ma.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9619.1000316
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