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Monte Carlo Methods for Particle Transport - Softcover

Haghighat, Alireza

 
9780367538095: Monte Carlo Methods for Particle Transport
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0367538091 ISBN 13: 9780367538095
Publisher: CRC Press, 2022

Synopsis

Fully updated with the latest developments in the eigenvalue Monte Carlo calculations and automatic variance reduction techniques and containing an entirely new chapter on fission matrix and alternative hybrid techniques. This second edition explores the uses of the Monte Carlo method for real-world applications, explaining its concepts and limitations. Featuring illustrative examples, mathematical derivations, computer algorithms, and homework problems, it is an ideal textbook and practical guide for nuclear engineers and scientists looking into the applications of the Monte Carlo method, in addition to students in physics and engineering, and those engaged in the advancement of the Monte Carlo methods.

  • Describes general and particle-transport-specific automated variance reduction techniques

  • Presents Monte Carlo particle transport eigenvalue issues and methodologies to address these issues

  • Presents detailed derivation of existing and advanced formulations and algorithms with real-world examples from the author’s research activities

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About the Author

Dr. Alireza Haghighat is professor and Director of Nuclear Engineering Program, Virginia Tech. He is a fellow of the American Nuclear Society. He has made pioneering contributions to the development of accurate and efficient deterministic, stochastic, and hybrid particle transport theory methods and their application to complex problems in nuclear reactors, nuclear security and radiation diagnosis and therapy.

From the Back Cover

Fully updated with the latest developments in the eigenvalue Monte Carlo calculations and automatic variance reduction techniques and containing an entirely new chapter on fission matrix and alternative hybrid techniques.

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Publisher
CRC Press
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0367538091
ISBN 13 
9780367538095
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
290