Tao Ying , Hao Jiang , Bin Zhang , He Zhu , Weiqi Li , Zhongli Liu , Xuihai Cui , Jianqun Yang , Xingji Li
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Abstract
In this paper, we describe the ERETCAD-Rad software, which is part of the Extreme-environment Radiation Effect Technology Computer Aided Design (ERETCAD) software. The aim of ERETCAD-Rad is for the simulations of the space environment radiation effects of materials, devices, and satellites. Depending on the simulation algorithms and the characteristics of the geometry structure, ERETCAD-Rad is divided into four modules, the Three-dimensional Monte Carlo (3DMC) module, the Reverse Monte. Carlo (RMC) module, the One-dimensional Monte Carlo (1DMC) module and the sector shielding analysis (SSA) module. Multiple simulation methods such as Forward Monte Carlo (FMC), RMC and SSA, and multiple analysis functions such as total ionizing dose (TID), non-ionizing dose (NID), single particle effect (SEE), linear energy transfer (LET), non-ionizing energy loss (NIEL), energy deposition, fluence, equivalent dose, dose equivalent, internal charging are implemented in ERETCAD-Rad. Due to its functionality and flexibility, ERETCAD-Rad can satisfy the requirements of different users, for both the rapid engineering evaluations and the precise calculations of radiation effects.
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Section B of Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research covers all aspects of the interaction of energetic beams with atoms, molecules and aggregate forms of matter. This includes ion beam analysis and ion beam modification of materials as well as basic data of importance for these studies. Topics of general interest include: atomic collisions in solids, particle channelling, all aspects of collision cascades, the modification of materials by energetic beams, ion implantation, irradiation - induced changes in materials, the physics and chemistry of beam interactions and the analysis of materials by all forms of energetic radiation. Modification by ion, laser and electron beams for the study of electronic materials, metals, ceramics, insulators, polymers and other important and new materials systems are included. Related studies, such as the application of ion beam analysis to biological, archaeological and geological samples as well as applications to solve problems in planetary science are also welcome. Energetic beams of interest include atomic and molecular ions, neutrons, positrons and muons, plasmas directed at surfaces, electron and photon beams, including laser treated surfaces and studies of solids by photon radiation from rotating anodes, synchrotrons, etc. In addition, the interaction between various forms of radiation and radiation-induced deposition processes are relevant.