Any models that can predict nuclear reactions?

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Models and software for predicting nuclear reaction probabilities include GEANT4, which can simulate nuclear reactions and is accessible for public use. While MCNP is a powerful tool, it is not publicly available. The discussion highlights the complexity of modeling isotopic production through various interactions like neutron and proton collisions. Users emphasize the importance of realistic representations for applications such as computer games. Overall, while experimental data is valuable, software like GEANT4 can provide useful simulations for theoretical exploration.
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Are there any good models, software or codes that can predict the probabilities of nuclear reactions where an atom of a given type strikes another atom of another type with a given energy? Or is this information only obtainable experimentally?

To further clarify, I am interested determining the ways that a given isotope can be produced including neutron, proton, gamma rays of various energies. This is for a computer game so even a model that is somewhat off could still be used as a representation of reality in the game as long as it seemed realistic.
 
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It is a very complicated subject. I suggest you google "nucleus nucleus collision".
 
Thanks mathman.

I did some research and first came up with MCNP but that is not available to the public but then noticed GEANT4. I had actually compiled and installed GEANT4 a few years ago on a Linux box of with the intent of modeling geometry of a linac. I forgot that it has the ability to simulate nuclear reactions.

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