NOVICE

Description:

The novice code uses Monte Carlo methods and/or approximate kernels to perform particle transport and shielding calculations. The model can be run interactively or in batch mode.

This code is an industry code and is available to be purchased through the point of contact below.

Additional Information:

Language: N/A

Operating System: Most systems from PC to Cray

Hardware Requirements:

Availability:

• Maintenance/ Upgrades: Yes
• Source Code: No
• Cost: $50,000 to $100,000
• Distribution: Disks, tape
• Manuals: Yes
• Training: No

Input Description: Geometry's, spectrum, detector locations, materials properties

Output Format: Graphical output of differential and integral spectra, response functions, neutron and gamma ray cross sections and LET, electron range and stopping powers, and heavy ion range and stopping powers, dose vs. thickness, pulse heights, photon attenuation, and particle transport.

Verification/ Validation: Comparison with empirical data

Point of Contact:

Tom Jordan
Experimental and Mathematical Physics Consultants
Gaithersburg, MD  20885

Phone:  301-869-2317