Output File Description
The output file generated by running MATXCOM provides data on different calculated parameters. Each column/sheet in the file is detailed as follows, along with corresponding description and unit of measurement:
Column Header |
Description |
Unit |
---|---|---|
E |
Photon energy |
MeV |
MAC |
Mass attenuation coefficient |
cm2/g |
LAC |
Linear attenuation coefficient |
1/cm |
HVL |
Half-value layer |
cm |
TVL |
Tenth-value layer |
cm |
MFP |
Mean free path |
cm |
NEFF |
Effective electron density |
e/g |
CEFF |
Effective conductivity |
S/m |
ACS |
Atomic cross-section |
cm2/g |
ECS |
Electronic cross-section |
cm2/g |
ZEFF |
Effective atomic number |
|
R |
Ratio of incoherent scattering cross-section to total cross-section |
|
ZEQ |
Equivalent atomic number |
|
G-P |
Geometric progression fitting parameters (a, b, c, d, Xk) with columns grouped into two banks for EBF and EABF, respectively |
|
EBF |
Exposure buildup factor given as a function of MFP |
|
EABF |
Energy absorption buildup factor given as a function of MFP |
For further assistance or questions about interpreting the output, refer to the associated publication or contact the author.