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Tutorial: Getting Started with ORIGEN 2.1 - Understanding the Basics

Tutorial: Getting Started with ORIGEN 2.1 - Understanding the Basics Topic: Chapter 1 - Introduction (ORIGEN Code Evolution, Purpose, and Manual Structure) Objective: By the end of this tutorial, you will understand why ORIGEN2 was created, what

Comprehensive Guide to Fixing Linux Password Recognition Issues

Comprehensive Guide to Fixing Linux Password Recognition Issues 📝 Introduction In the Linux world, we sometimes encounter strange situations, one of the most common being the system's failure to accept a correct password. In this educational

Scattering Functions S(α, β): An Examination of Elastic and Inelastic Behavior in Neutron-Matter Interactions

The scattering function S(α, β) is a fundamental physical quantity in the study of neutron interactions with matter. This function describes the probability of energy and momentum transfer between the neutron and the target system.

A Comprehensive Guide to the PTRAC Card in MCNP(X)

A Guide to the MCNPX PTRAC Card for Particle Track Output Introduction In Monte Carlo radiation transport codes like MCNPX, understanding the detailed behavior of individual particles is crucial for debugging complex models, analyzing specific

Unlocking Advanced Simulations: A Comprehensive Guide to User-Defined Subroutines in MCNP/MCNPX

Unlocking Advanced Simulations: A Comprehensive Guide to User-Defined Subroutines in MCNP/MCNPX Author: Partoyar Academy Research TeamPublication Date: October 26, 2023Category: Advanced Monte Carlo Methods, Nuclear Engineering Abstract While the standard capabilities of MCNP and MCNPX are powerful enough

Variance Reduction Techniques in GATE: A Guide to Faster, Smarter Simulations

What are Variance Reduction Techniques (VRTs)? In Monte Carlo simulations, the goal is to estimate an expected value (e.g., dose deposition, detector response) by averaging over many random histories. The statistical error (uncertainty) of this

Converting AutoCAD Geometries to Geant4 Simulation Environment: A Concise Guide

Converting AutoCAD Geometries to Geant4 Simulation Environment: A Concise Guide Core Question: Can geometries designed in AutoCAD be converted to Geant4 particle physics simulation code? Short Answer: Yes, not only is this possible, but it is also