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Energy deposition kernels

Describe the spatial distribution of summarized energy deposition events caused by specific group of particles interacting at a given point, line, or surface in a given medium (normally water).

a) Point kernel b) Pencil kernel c) Slit kernel

(a)

(c)

(b)

Ostapiak, et al (1997) Med Phys 24 , 743-50.