Introduction to MCNP

Class Length:      5 days (See schedule)
Time:      8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Place:     Los Alamos National Laboratory

Number accepted in class:      25
Minimum enrollment required:      10
email address:      karinh@lanl.gov

This 5-day introductory class is for people who have never used MCNP or have very limited experience with the code and will include interactive computer sessions. Time will be available to discuss individual questions and problems with MCNP experts or to pursue in more detail topics mentioned in the talks.

Topics to be covered include:
      New features in MCNP5
      Basic geometry and advanced geometry
      Source definitions
      Tallies
      Data
      Variance reduction
      Statistical analysis
      Criticality
      Plotting of geometry and tallies
      Neutron/photon/electron physics

The class will use the newly released MCNP5.

You are expected to have little or no experience with MCNP. A CD will be provided for use in the classroom.

Address all correspondence regarding this class to Karin Hendrickson, karinh@lanl.gov,  phone:  505-606-1740.

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