The purpose of a Monte Carlo visualization tool is to aid in the generation of the input file while enabling the user to efficiently debug the input file and to optionally allow the user to display output information including random walks. This paper will provide an overview of three different aspects of Monte Carlo code visualization: 1) input file creation; 2) geometry visualization; and 3) output visualization. A brief description of some of the tools available in each area will be presented. However, the focus will be on the capabilities of the MCNP Visual Editor because it is the code most familiar to the authors.
Revised: September 14, 2002 |
Published: December 30, 2001
Citation
Schwarz R.A., and L. Carter. 2001.Current State of Monte Carlo Visualization Tools. In International Conference on Advanced Monte Carlo for Radiation Physics, Particle Transport Simulation and Applicaitons, Proceedings of the Monte Carlo 2000 Conference, Lisbon, 23-26 October 2000, edited by Kling, A., et al., 815-819. New York, New York:Springer-Verlag. PNWD-SA-5132.