TABLE 1

Geant4 Simulations for the Target 1 Water Configuration to Produce 1,850 MBq (50 mCi) in 5 Minutes with Varying Parameters

Converter thickness (mm)Simulated beam energy (MeV)Required beam current (μA)Power dissipation in target (W)Total beam power (W)
1.425.063.3200.71,583
30.018.063.1541
40.09.838.5393
4.025.081.349.52,032
30.022.823.2685
40.09.216.7393
7.025.0118.023.72,950
30.034.09.91019
40.013.57.7366
10.025.0170.021.94,249
30.052.310.21568
40.020.37.1542