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    Calculate parallel projection given function f(x,y)

    Homework Statement Calculate the parallel projection on an infinite object defined by: f(x,y) = cos(2pi(2x+y)) from the angle phi = 45 degrees. Hint: Use the Central Slice Theorem and Fourier Transform (FT) of f(x,y). 2nd Hint: On a 2D image in Fourier space, delta functions are...
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    Energy of Cyclotron: Prove E = 4.8e-3 (B*R*q)2/A

    Homework Statement Prove that the energy of a cyclotron can be expressed as: E (MeV) = 4.8e-3 (B * R * q)2/A Where B is the magnetic field in Tesla R is the maximum radius of the cyclotron in cm. q is the charge of the particle accelerated. A - is the mass number. We can ignore...
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    Finding Sphere Diameter for Radiation Equilibrium?

    You can find mass attenuation coefficients at: http://physics.nist.gov/PhysRefData/XrayMassCoef/tab3.html
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    Number of C-14 atoms in old piece of wood

    Homework Statement I'm working a homework problem that states: A very old specimen of wood contained 1012 atoms of 14C in 1986. • How many 14C atoms did it contain in the year 9474 B.C.? • How many 14C atoms did it contain in 1986 B.C.? Homework Equations N(t) =...
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    How Do You Calculate the Mean Radius of a Cylinder?

    Homework Statement I am working a homework problem that is trying to find the mean radius, \bar{r} from the midpoint of a cylinder. The problem states: What is the mean radius, \bar{r} from the midpoint of a cylinder of radius a and height h to its boundary surface? Evalute mean radius...
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    Finding Sphere Diameter for Radiation Equilibrium?

    This thread can be disregarded. I was able to solve the problem. The solution to this problem is to use exponential attenuation: N = N(0) exp(-uL). The approach is to solve for L for given u and u(en) values when 99% of the photons are allowed to pass thru the sphere.
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    Finding Sphere Diameter for Radiation Equilibrium?

    Homework Statement This problem comes from Frank Attix's book Intro to Radiological Physics and Rad Dosimetry. From ch. 4 - problem #1: Approximately what diameter for a sphere of water would be required to approach radiation equilibrium wihin 1% at its center, assuming it contains a...
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    Solving for E in an Exponential Equation with Square Roots

    Homework Statement How do you solve this probem for E: E + sqrt(aE) = b where 'a' and 'b' are constants. I don't recall how to handle the exponents where you have E + aE^1/2 = b and solve for E.
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    Fluence of Neutrons from Isotropic Pt Source for Train Passengers

    Hello all, new member here also. Hopefully this thread is still active. I am working this problem as well. Based on the prior posts, here is how I am approaching the problem - but I'm still having trouble getting the answer in Attix (3.11e5). We know that fluence is the integral of flux...
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