RE: Tabulations or calculation of alpha particle range

["Morgan, Ben" <ben.morgan@cplc.com>]

Question:

Dear Colleagues

I have a need to calculate the range of alpha particles (energies up 
to ~ 10 MeV) in boron and some boron compounds.  Many years 
ago I used a programme called SPAR which could do this.  I recall 
that it was developed at Oak Ridge.  Does anyone know of a listing 
of alpha particle ranges or software which is currently available for 
calculating this?

Many thanks.

Monty Charles

Response:

Monty,

SPAR is available from the Radiation Safety Information Computational Center
(http://www-rsicc.ornl.gov/rsic.html). The documentation for the program,
including the formulas used, can be viewed at the web site. Look for SPAR in
the alphabetical listing of software.

Regards,

Ben

ben.morgan@cplc.com
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