MCNP5 tallies conversion and MCNPX

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To convert the flux (F4:N tally) from MCNP units to cm-2s-1, scale the tally by the volume of the detection cell, ensuring it is set to unit volume. Using a detection shape like a coin with a radius of 1 cm and a thickness of 0.318 can help achieve this. Regarding the MCNPX error related to "bertin," ensure that the required library file is installed, as it is necessary for proper functioning. MCNP can calculate volumes for certain shapes, but this feature may not always work as expected. Proper setup and scaling are crucial for accurate results in MCNP simulations.
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tl;dr how to convert flux gotten via F4:N tally to cm-2s-1 units?
Hi there

I want to convert the flux (F4:N tally) from mcnp units to cm-2s-1 units. How to do that?

Also I have some bug in MCNPX: while running the file, I get an error like "
>bad trouble in imcn in routine xin
>Cannot find bertin
"
How to solve it? Database for MCNP5-MCNPX got installed already.
 
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Howdy! In general MCNP F4:N tallies need scaling by the volume of the detection cell. They are track length tallies but the units end up the same and the flux ends up right when scaled. I've found if I use a detection 'coin shape', make the radius whatever I need, say 1cm, I can make the thickness 0.318 to give the detection cell unit volume and then the tally is automatically right. I've read that MCNP is capable of working out the volume for some shapes, but I've not seen this work.

You should have a library file called "bertin", it's one of the extra files X needs.
 
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