Particles produced and energies in the target Geant4

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying example files in Geant4 that can be used to determine the particles and energies produced in a target during simulations, particularly in the context of boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT). Participants seek clarification on specific examples and methodologies within the Geant4 toolkit.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about specific example files in Geant4 that demonstrate how to find the number and energy of particles produced in a target.
  • There is confusion regarding the specific target and examples being referenced, with multiple requests for clarification on these points.
  • One participant expresses a desire to conduct a BNCT therapy example and asks if there are relevant examples in Geant4 that illustrate the production of new particles when a proton or other particles are sent to a target.
  • A suggestion is made to review the Geant4 example directories and source code to identify the most relevant examples.
  • A later reply mentions the possibility of contacting the author of a related paper for further insights into the Geant4 beam model for BNCT.
  • Another participant notes that within the step function of Geant4, one can interrogate the step object to gather information about the processes that occurred during the simulation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the specific examples or targets being discussed, and there remains uncertainty regarding the best approach to obtain the desired information from Geant4.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of familiarity with the Geant4 toolkit, and there may be assumptions about prior knowledge that are not explicitly stated. The discussion reflects a need for clarity on specific examples and methodologies.

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Produced particles and energies in the target Geant4
Dear experts.Which example file in Geant4 can I use to find the particles and energies produced in the target?
 
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What target? And what examples? The ones included with the toolkit have descriptions.
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
What target? And what examples? The ones included with the toolkit have descriptions.
For example, when I send to B10 neutron, I want to find the number and energy of alpha particles produced in the target.
 
What example are you talking about?
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
What example are you talking about?
I want to do a bnct therapy example. Is there an example in geant4 about this? What I need is an example that shows the number and energy of new particles created in any target when I send a proton or any particle to any target.
 
I still don't know what you want. I suspect you look at the Geant example directories and read the source code and the notes to find what is closest.
 
emilmammadzada said:
I want to do a bnct therapy example. Is there an example in geant4 about this? What I need is an example that shows the number and energy of new particles created in any target when I send a proton or any particle to any target.
One may wish to contact the author of this paper, Geant4 beam model for boron neutron capture therapy: investigation of neutron dose components
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29362987/
 
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emilmammadzada said:
TL;DR Summary: Produced particles and energies in the target Geant4

Dear experts.Which example file in Geant4 can I use to find the particles and energies produced in the target?
In your step function, you can interrogate the step object what process happened, and if it is of interest you can get further information. Please see this topic in Geant4 forums for further details
 
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