Line Source

Flux from Line Source (without Shield)

Flux from infinite line source

Differential flux at point P due to source dz

Total flux

 Calculation of flux from finite line source

Case 1

Flux from l1

Flux from l2

Total flux
 Flux from finite line source
SL (#/sec-cm)

Case 1 1
R P
2 (#/cm2-sec)

SL (#/sec-cm)

Case 2
1 P
(#/cm2-sec)
R

SL (#/sec-cm)

Case 3

2
P
1
(#/cm2-sec)
R
Flux From Line Source in Attenuation Medium

Differential flux (un-collided)

Total flux (un-collided)

Unfortunately, we can not solve it analytically. But, the flux can be

expressed in terms of Sievert integral function, F(,x)

 Flux from finite line source in attenuation medium

S (#/sec-cm)
Case 2

R 1 P
(#/cm2-sec)

Case 1 S (#/sec-cm)

R 1 P
2 (#/cm2-sec)
 Flux from line source with slab shielding (when t < R)

S (#/sec-cm)
Case 2 t

1
R P
(#/cm2-sec)

S (#/sec-cm)
Case 1 t

R 1 P
2 (#/cm2-sec)
Sievert Integral Function (Sievert Secant Integral Function)

Sievert integral function

The Sievert integral is a special function commonly encountered in
radiation transport calculations.

Odd function: F ( , x) = F ( , x)

Approximation
5
F ( , x) e x 1 (for , x >> 0)
2x 8x 2
Modified Sievert (Secant) Integral

Modified Sievert integral

The values are well tabulated. You can use the value in the table.

 Build-up flux

Differential flux
S
db = B p ( R) du = B( R) e r dz
4 r 2

Total flux

When t < R

Flux When Shield at End of Line Source

Differential flux (un-collided)

1
Total flux (un-collided) l

dz

z r

rs
2
a

R

P

 Build-up flux

 For R 0 (or small value of 1 and 2 0)

R0
F ( , a ) e a