Alternative scattering power for Gaussian beam model of heavy charged particles

Abstract

This study provides an accurate, efficient, and simple multiple scattering formulation for heavy charged particles such as protons and heavier ions with a new form of scattering power that is a key quantity for beam transport in matter. The Highland formula for multiple scattering angle was modified to a scattering-power formula to be used within the Fermi-Eyges theory in the presence of heterogeneity. An analytical formula for RMS end-point displacement in homogeneous matter was also derived for arbitrary ions. The formulation was examined in terms of RMS angles and displacements in comparison with other formulations and measurements. The results for protons, helium ions, and carbon ions in water agreed with them at a level of 2% or the differences were discussed.

To be published in Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B

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