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Modeling gamma detectors in OpenMC: validation of a newly implemented pulse-height tally

Gamma spectroscopy measurements can be simulated using a pulse-height tally functionality of Monte Carlo particle transport codes. Such a functionality must account for the complete simulation history of a particle’s energy deposited in a particular volume. OpenMC, an open-source application for neu...

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Main Authors: Fichtlscherer, Christopher (Author) , Miah, Milon (Author) , Frieß, Friederike (Author) , Göttsche, Malte (Author) , Kütt, Moritz (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 1 April 2024
In: Progress in nuclear energy
Year: 2024, Volume: 172, Pages: 105186-1-105186-8
ISSN:1878-4224
DOI:10.1016/j.pnucene.2024.105186
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pnucene.2024.105186
Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149197024001367
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Author Notes:Christopher Fichtlscherer, Milon Miah, Friederike Frieß, Malte Göttsche, Moritz Kütt
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Summary:Gamma spectroscopy measurements can be simulated using a pulse-height tally functionality of Monte Carlo particle transport codes. Such a functionality must account for the complete simulation history of a particle’s energy deposited in a particular volume. OpenMC, an open-source application for neutron and photon particle transport which is widely used in the nuclear engineering community, previously lacked adequate simulation capabilities for gamma spectroscopy. In this paper, we outline the implementation of the photon pulse-height tally for OpenMC. Additionally, we validate the new function by comparing results to analytical calculations, other software, and experimental data.
Item Description:Gesehen am 18.10.2024
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:1878-4224
DOI:10.1016/j.pnucene.2024.105186

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