MATXCOM—an x-ray/gamma-ray attenuation calculator for arbitrary materials
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MATXCOM can now be used directly from web browser: Launch Web App. This is the most user-friendly and recommended way to use MATXCOM (same backend as the command-line version).
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MATXCOM v1.1 is the latest release and includes important feature upgrades for improved usability and flexibility. It is intended for testing and feedback.
The current releases are Windows-only. For a Linux binary or the source code, please contact the author.
Please report any issues or suggestions via the Issues section.
GitHub repository: github.com/saad589/matxcom
MATXCOM is a specialized program developed for the calculation of x-ray and gamma-ray interaction cross-sections and attenuation parameters for arbitrary materials. Based on the EPICS2023 evaluated photon data library (EPDL), MATXCOM calculates the following properties:
Mass attenuation coefficient (MAC)
Linear attenuation coefficient (LAC)
Half and tenth value layers (HVL and TVL)
Mean free path (MFP)
Total atomic and electronic cross-sections (ACS and ECS)
Effective atomic number (Zeff)
Effective electron density (Neff)
Effective conductivity (Ceff)
Energy absorption and exposure buildup factors (EABF and EBF)
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The latest release also includes support for the XCOM/NIST Standard Reference Database 8 (XGAM) data library as an alternative to EPICS2023/EPDL.
This guide provides instructions on how to install, run, and use MATXCOM v1.1. It also includes examples to help you get started.
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Citation
If you use MATXCOM in your research, please cite the associated publication:
Islam, Saad. “MATXCOM—an x-Ray/Gamma-Ray Attenuation Calculator for Arbitrary Materials Based on EPICS2023 Evaluated Photon Data Library”. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, vol. 229, 2025, p. 112433, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2024.112433.
Full-text available on ResearchGate.
License
This project is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) license.