Simulation of $^{67}$Cu photo-nuclear production in nanoparticles

TL;DR

This study simulates the production of $^{67}$Cu in zinc dioxide nanoparticles under photon irradiation, analyzing escape fractions and ranges in water, and discusses nanoparticle use for capturing escaped nuclei.

Contribution

It introduces a simulation of $^{67}$Cu production in nanoparticles, including escape fractions, ranges, and potential nanoparticle-based capture methods.

Findings

Escape fractions vary with nanoparticle size and photon energy.

Ranges of $^{67}$Cu nuclei in water depend on nanoparticle parameters.

Potential for nanoparticle-mediated collection of $^{67}$Cu is discussed.

Abstract

The process of $^{67}$Cu nuclide photoproduction in the zinc dioxide nanoparticles immersed in the water media was simulated. We calculated the escape fractions of $^{67}$Cu nuclei and corresponding ranges in water for nanoparticle sizes from 40 nm to 80 nm and incident photons energies from 12 MeV to 30 MeV. Usage of capturing nanoparticles for accumulation of the escaped $^{67}$Cu nuclei is also discussed.