Bremsstrahlung source terms for intermediate energy electron accelerators

Abstract Monte Carlo calculations of bremsstrahlung produced in targets bombarded by electrons with energies between 100 MeV and 1 GeV have been performed with the code FLUKA. The following information has been obtained: maximum dose equivalent per unit power at 0° and 90°; maximum yield of radioactive gas ( 15 O and 13 N) produced in air. Comparisons with experimental data and other Monte Carlo calculations are also presented.