8 papers
Algorithms and parameters for improved accuracy in physics data libraries
M. Batic, M. Han, S. Hauf +6
Recent efforts for the improvement of the accuracy of physics data libraries used in particle transport are summarized. Results are reported about a large scale validation analysis…
Refactoring, reengineering and evolution: paths to Geant4 uncertainty quantification and performance improvement
M. Batic, M. Begalli, M. Han +9
Ongoing investigations for the improvement of Geant4 accuracy and computational performance resulting by refactoring and reengineering parts of the code are discussed. Issues in re…
Quantifying the unknown: issues in simulation validation and their experimental impact
M. G. Pia, M. Batic, G. Hoff +10
The assessment of the reliability of Monte Carlo simulations is discussed, with emphasis on uncertainty quantification and the related impact on experimental results. Methods and t…
Ionisation Models for Nano-Scale Simulation
H. Seo, M. G. Pia, P. Saracco +1
Two theory-driven models of electron ionization cross sections, the Binary-Encounter-Bethe model and the Deutsch-Märk model, have been design and implemented; they are intended to…
Design and performance evaluations of generic programming techniques in a R&D prototype of Geant4 physics
M. G. Pia, P. Saracco, M. Sudhakar +9
A R&D project has been recently launched to investigate Geant4 architectural design in view of addressing new experimental issues in HEP and other related physics disciplines. In t…
R&D on co-working transport schemes in Geant4
M. G. Pia, P. Saracco, M. Sudhakar +9
A research and development (R&D) project related to the extension of the Geant4 toolkit has been recently launched to address fundamental methods in radiation transport simulation.…