EURADOS Working Group 6, Computational Dosimetry, a history of promoting good practice via intercomparisons and training

TL;DR

This paper reviews EURADOS intercomparisons in computational dosimetry, highlighting advances in complex geometry, particle types, and microdosimetric scales, emphasizing good practices through collaborative exercises and training.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of intercomparison exercises in computational dosimetry, promoting standardization and best practices across complex scenarios.

Findings

Successful application of Monte Carlo calculations at micro and nano scales

Consensus on methods for bone marrow dose assessment

Enhanced collaboration and training in dosimetry practices

Abstract

This paper is the editorial of a special issue of Radiation Measurements on EURADOS intercomparisons in computational dosimetry. The articles in this special issue cover complex problems in terms of geometry, particle types, energy ranges, coupled calculations and also scale, with the possibility of performing Monte Carlo calculations on micro and nano dosimetric scales now feasible. A summary of the exercises is provided in the first article of the Special Issue, which presents the findings and common conclusions from the ten articles reporting the results of the different exercises. One of these issues was the correct assessment of bone marrow dose, which prompted the inclusion of an article in this special issue explaining the ICRP-recommended method for bone marrow dosimetry.