IDEAS - a Monte Carlo simulation package for neutron-scattering instrumentation

• DOI: 10.1007/s003390201723
• Publication Date: 2003-11-24T12:26:13Z
• Authors: W.-T. Lee; X.-L. Wang; J.L. Robertson; F. Klose; Ch. Rehm
• Keywords: 0103 physical sciences; 01 natural sciences

Monte Carlo (MC) simulations are widely used in the design of neutron-scattering instruments. Several simulation packages have been developed in the past few years. We present here an analysis of the use of MC simulation techniques in neutron-scattering instrumentation. We also present IDEAS, an easy-to-use and easy-to-expand MC simulation package that has proven to be a versatile tool for the design of neutron-scattering instruments.