Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the use of MCNP6 to simulate cosmic particles, specifically addressing an error encountered when setting parameters for cosmic ray simulations. Participants explore the implications of energy limits for various particles and the configuration of advanced physics settings.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Experimental/applied
Main Points Raised
- One participant reports an error related to energy limits when using the PAR=-CR parameter in MCNP6 for cosmic particles.
- Another participant suggests that the error indicates the specified energy may be too high and inquires about the energy settings being used.
- A participant expresses uncertainty about how to appropriately limit the energy for cosmic rays and questions whether the energy of cosmic rays could exceed the limits set in MCNP6.
- There is a suggestion to check if advanced physics is enabled, as this could affect the simulation results.
- One participant notes a lack of familiarity with simulating cosmic rays in MCNP6, suggesting that it might be more suited for FLUKA simulations instead.
- A request is made for additional information from the output file to help diagnose the issue further.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the best approach to resolve the error or the suitability of MCNP6 for simulating cosmic rays, indicating multiple competing views and unresolved questions.
Contextual Notes
Participants mention the need for clarity on energy limits for various particles and the configuration of advanced physics settings, but these aspects remain unresolved.
Who May Find This Useful
Researchers and practitioners interested in simulating cosmic particles using MCNP6, as well as those exploring the limitations and configurations of particle simulation software.