Open-Source Optimization of Hybrid Monte Carlo Methods for Fast Response Modeling of NaI (Tl) and HPGe Gamma Detectors

• Published in: Journal of Nuclear Engineering Vol. 5; no. 3; pp. 274 - 298
• Main Authors: Niichel, Matthew, Chatzidakis, Stylianos
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.09.2024
• Subjects: Approximation; Computing time; Control equipment; detection; Detectors; Digitization; Energy; Export controls; Format; Gamma ray detectors; Gamma rays; Germanium; Graphical user interface; HPGe detectors; hybrid Monte Carlo; Isotopes; Matlab; Monte Carlo simulation; NaI detectors; Open source software; Radiation; Robust control; Sensors; Simulation; Sodium; Software; Source code; transport code; User experience; User interface

Modeling the response of gamma detectors has long been a challenge within the nuclear community. Significant research has been conducted to digitally replicate instruments that can cost over USD 100,000 and are difficult to operate outside of a laboratory setting. The large cost and availability pre...