Monte Carlo simulation of beta particle-induced bremsstrahlung doses

It is well known that protection from the external irradiation produced by beta emitters is simpler than the corresponding shielding of radioactive sources that emit gamma radiation. This is caused by the relatively strong absorption (i.e. short range) of electrons in different materials. However, for strong beta sources specific attention should be paid to the bremsstrahlung radiation induced in the source encapsulation (matrix), especially for...