MCNP Help: 10 Particles Lost

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The discussion centers on resolving a geometry error in MCNP (Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport Code) when calculating flux from neutron and photon sources. The error message indicates that ten particles were lost due to a "no cell found" issue. A solution is provided, recommending the removal of the calculation point at (0,0,0) for the F5 and F15 tally commands. This adjustment allows for successful execution of the code without particle loss.

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  • Familiarity with MCNP (Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport Code)
  • Understanding of radiation source modeling
  • Knowledge of tally commands in MCNP, specifically F5 and F15
  • Basic concepts of geometry setup in MCNP simulations
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  • Review MCNP documentation on geometry setup and common errors
  • Learn about advanced tally configurations in MCNP
  • Explore techniques for optimizing particle tracking in MCNP simulations
  • Investigate troubleshooting methods for particle loss in MCNP
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This discussion is beneficial for students and professionals working with MCNP, particularly those involved in radiation transport simulations and geometry configuration. It is especially relevant for users encountering particle loss issues in their simulations.

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In my intro class, I am trying to design for radiation sources. Currently, I am trying to plot the flux from neutron and photon source locations progressively moving further and further away, however the code is not running and it says "geometry error: no cell found run terminated because 10 particles got lost."
 

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Hi,
you are trying to calculate an F5 (and F15) at (0,0,0) where your neutrons are emitted. Try to remove this calculation point, like this :
F5:N 10 0 0 1
20 0 0 1
30 0 0 1
40 0 0 1
50 0 0 1
60 0 0 1
70 0 0 1
80 0 0 1
90 0 0 1
100 0 0 1
110 0 0 1
120 0 0 1
130 0 0 1
140 0 0 1
150 0 0 1
 

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