Positronium formation in polyethylene: A computer simulation study

A. Alba García; L. D.A. Siebbeles; H. Schut; A. Van Veen; Simon M. Pimblott

doi:10.1016/S0969-806X(03)00246-9

Positronium formation in polyethylene: A computer simulation study

A. Alba García
, L. D.A. Siebbeles
, H. Schut
, A. Van Veen
, Simon M. Pimblott

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Abstract

Positronium formation in low-density polyethylene was studied using computer simulation and by 1-detector Doppler broadening measurement. The experimental Ps fraction is 35%, and is reproduced by simulation if the positron thermalization distance is 150nm. Additional simulations were performed to investigate the effect of the mobilities of the positron-induced charged species, and of the electron and positron thermalization distances, on Ps formation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	623-625
Number of pages	3
Journal	Radiation Physics and Chemistry
Volume	68
Issue number	3-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0969-806X(03)00246-9
State	Published - 2003
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Monte Carlo simulation
Polyethylene
Positronium formation
Track structure

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Positronium formation in polyethylene: A computer simulation study

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