Monte Carlo assessment of low energy electron range in liquid water and dosimetry effects

High energy ionizing radiations, such as γ-rays, X-rays etc., interact with matter resulting in production of low energy electrons [1]. These low energy electrons also known as secondary electrons may lead to severe damages at cellular and sub-cellular level causing biological effects in the human body [2,3]. Interactions of electrons wit h water molecules are popular and an important phenomena in nature [4]. Many researches have studied the slowing down and energy deposition of electrons in liquid water for different clinical applications [5–11].
Source: Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Original paper Source Type: research