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Accuracy of the EGSnrc Monte Carlo Code System

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Fano test (cont)<br />

• <strong>the</strong> Fano test assesses accuracy against its own<br />

cross sections.<br />

– If cross sections are wrong, test can still be<br />

passed if mass energy absorption coefficients<br />

are calculated with same cross sections.<br />

• real test is against measured ion chamber data.

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