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Supertrack Monte Carlo variance reduction experience for non-Boltzmann tallies

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OSTI ID:10188140

This paper applies a recently developed variance reduction technique to the first-principles calculations of photon detector responses. This technique makes possible the direct comparison of pulse height calculations with measurements without the need for unfolding techniques. Comparisons are made between several experiments and the calculations to demonstrate the utility of the supertrack Monte Carlo technique for reproducing and interpreting experimental count rate spectra.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
10188140
Report Number(s):
LA-UR--94-3244; CONF-9404215--1; ON: DE95000939
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English