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Energy threshold (“tracking cuts”) below which tracking is stopped during the physical stage
| Particle type | Energy threshold |
|---|---|
| Electrons | 7.4 eV |
| Protons and neutral hydrogen atoms | 100 eV |
| Helium atoms (He0, He+, He++) | 1 keV |
| Ions (Li, Be, B, C, N, O, Si, and Fe) | 0.5 MeV/u |
