This course was addressed to researchers in Radiation Physics and its applications. The main objective was to provide the participants with a detailed description of PENELOPE, with an ample perspective on Monte Carlo methods for simulation of electron/photon transport. The course consisted of theoretical lectures and hands-on sessions using the graphical-user interface PenGUIn. Basic aspects of Monte Carlo sampling methods and scoring, physical interaction models, and transport schemes for charged particles will be introduced in the theoretical lectures. Benchmark comparisons with experiments were also presented to illustrate the capabilities and reliability of the code. Hands-on sessions dealt with:
1) the installation of required software (Fortran compiler, gnuplot, and file manager) and the simulation programs and tools in Windows and Linux,
2) the structure and operation of the graphical user interface PenGUIn (Windows),
3) the definition of quadric geometries and the operation of the 2D and 3D geometry viewers,
4) the use of the generic main program PENMAIN (quadric geometries) for the set of examples provided in the distribution package,
5) the design of the main steering program for specific applications.
As in previous editions, the duration of the course was four and a half days. To allow close practical tuition, the number of participants was limited to a maximum of 14.
T1.1. Random sampling methods
T1.2. Monte Carlo integration. Statistical uncertainties
T1.3. Simulation of radiation transport. Scoring
T2.1. Rayleigh scattering
T2.2. Photoelectric effect
T2.3. Compton scattering
T2.4. Pair production
T2.5. Scattering of polarised photons
T3.1. Elastic scattering
T3.2. Inelastic scattering
T3.3. Bremsstrahlung emission
T3.4. Positron annihilation
T4.1. Multiple elastic scattering
T4.2. Energy-loss straggling
T4.3. Condensed and mixed simulation schemes
T4.4. Random-hinge method
T4.5. Simulation parameters: accuracy vs. simulation speed
T4.6. Transport in electromagnetic fields
T5.1. Quadric surfaces
T5.2. Constructive quadric geometry
T5.3. The PENGEOM geometry package
T5.4. Geometry editor/viewer/debugger PenGeomJar
P1. The PENELOPE code system
P1.1. Structure of the simulation package
P1.2. Software installation
P1.3. Structure and operation of PenGUIn
P1.4. Visualization of macroscopic parameters (TABLES)
P1.5. Visualization of electron-photon showers (SHOWER)
P3. Practical simulations with PENMAIN/PenGUIn
P3.1. Quadric geometries: definition and visualization
P3.2. Structure of the input file: source definition, simulation parameters
P3.3. Scoring: impact detectors, energy-deposition detectors, outer angular detectors
P3.4. Spatial dose distributions
P3.4. Radiometric quantities: distribution of fluence with respect to energy
P3.5. Practical variance reduction: interaction forcing
P3.6. Designing the main program for your application
The best options for accommodation near the Faculty of Physics are
Collegi Major Penyafort-Montserrat
https://www.penyafort.ub.edu/hotel/
e-mail: reserves_penyafort@ub.edu
University Residence Hall Torre Girona
http://www.resainn.com/accommodation/barcelona/torre-girona-residence-hall/
e-mail: torregirona@resa.es
Prices are in the range 45-60 euros/night (single room). These two halls of residence are in walking distances of the Faculty of Physics. RESA has another residence at Diagonal Mar Campus, across the city; the trip by metro takes about 50 minutes. Reservation of accommodation must be arranged by the participants; availability of rooms at the university residences cannot be guaranteed.
Further information on accommodation can be found at http://www.barcelona.cat/en/
programs@oecd-nea.org
