<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The genetic algorithm method is a new method used to obtain radiation beams that meet the IAEA requirements. This method is used in optimization of configurations and compositions of materials that compose double layered Beam Shaping Assembly (BSA). The double layered BSA is modeled as having two layers of material for each of the components, which are the moderator, reflector, collimator, and filter. Up to 21st generation, the optimization results in four (4) individuals having the capacity to generate the most optimum radiation beams. The best configuration, producing the most optimum radiation beams, is attained by using combinations of materials, that is by combining Al with either one of CaF2 and PbF2for moderator; combining Pb material with either Ni or Pb for reflector; combining Ni and either FeC or C for collimator, and FeC+LiF and Cd for fast and thermal neutron filter. The parameters of radiation resulted from the four configurations of double layer BSA adequately satisfy the standard of the IAEA.</abstract>

The genetic algorithm method is a new method used to obtain radiation beams that meet the IAEA requirements. This method is used in optimization of configurations and compositions of materials that compose double layered Beam Shaping Assembly (BSA). The double layered BSA is modeled as having two layers of material for each of the components, which are the moderator, reflector, collimator, and filter. Up to 21st generation, the optimization results in four (4) individuals having the capacity to generate the most optimum radiation beams. The best configuration, producing the most optimum radiation beams, is attained by using combinations of materials, that is by combining Al with either one of CaF2 and PbF2for moderator; combining Pb material with either Ni or Pb for reflector; combining Ni and either FeC or C for collimator, and FeC+LiF and Cd for fast and thermal neutron filter. The parameters of radiation resulted from the four configurations of double layer BSA adequately satisfy the standard of the IAEA.

Optimization of double layered beam shaping assembly using genetic algorithm

Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Department, of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Centre for Accelerator Science and Technology, National Nuclear Energy Agency

Polish Journal of Medical Physics and Engineering

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The genetic algorithm method is a new method used to obtain radiation beams that meet the IAEA requirements. This method is used in optimization of...

Optimization of double layered beam shaping assembly using genetic algorithm

Published Online: Dec 24, 2018

Page range: 157 - 164

Received: Jul 27, 2018

Accepted: Oct 11, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pjmpe-2018-0022

Keywords
optimization, double layered BSA, genetic algorithm, radiation beams, IAEA

© 2018 Bilalodin et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Optimization of double layered beam shaping assembly using genetic algorithm

Published Online: Dec 24, 2018

Page range: 157 - 164

Received: Jul 27, 2018

Accepted: Oct 11, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pjmpe-2018-0022

Keywordsoptimization, double layered BSA, genetic algorithm, radiation beams, IAEA

© 2018 Bilalodin et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
optimization, double layered BSA, genetic algorithm, radiation beams, IAEA