Know of an open source Boltzmann solver for photon transport?

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SUMMARY

Open source Boltzmann solvers for photon transport simulations are sought after for adaptation in radiotherapy applications. The discussion highlights the need for solvers that specifically focus on Boltzmann methods rather than Monte Carlo techniques. Participants are encouraged to share any known open source projects or alternative software that is not commercially locked. The goal is to utilize photon and electron cross section databases for radiotherapy simulations, distinguishing this application from traditional nuclear physics and engineering.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Boltzmann transport equations
  • Familiarity with photon and neutron transport simulations
  • Knowledge of radiotherapy simulation techniques
  • Experience with open source software development
NEXT STEPS
  • Research existing open source Boltzmann solvers for photon transport
  • Explore photon and electron cross section databases relevant to radiotherapy
  • Investigate adaptation techniques for integrating Boltzmann solvers into radiotherapy applications
  • Connect with communities focused on nuclear physics and radiotherapy software development
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Researchers, software developers, and medical physicists interested in photon transport simulations and radiotherapy applications will benefit from this discussion.

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Many groups have created Boltzmann solvers for photon/neutron transport simulations of reactors over the years - but has anyone released their code? I am specifically interested in Boltzmann solvers, not Monte Carlo based calculations. If you know of any open source projects, please let me know.

Of course if you know of a group with software that is not officially open source (but also not commercially locked), then we may instead be able to come up with some other agreement, so don't hesitate to point me in their direction.
 
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My intentions are to adapt the software for radiotherapy simulation applications using photon and electron cross section databases, so I will not be competing in the field of nuclear physics/engineering.
 

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