MCNP 2020: Preparing LANL Monte Carlo for Exascale Computer Systems (White Paper)
- Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
The MCNP Monte Carlo code for simulating particle transport is the product of over 60 years of Monte Carlo code development at LANL. MCNP is the most-used code worldwide for particle transport in nuclear systems, with over 10,000 users in dozens of application areas. At LANL, MCNP is used extensively in applications for nuclear criticality safety, stockpile stewardship, homeland security, radiological safety, experiment design and analysis, etc., and is considered a critical technology resource for national defense. MCNP is often referred to as the “gold standard” for radiation transport calculations, based on the long development history and extensive validation work. Today, however, this critical technology and its well-deserved reputation are at risk. We propose a targeted effort over the next several years to upgrade the core software portions of the MCNP code. This effort will focus on fundamental structural changes to the underlying MCNP algorithms, data storage, and code architecture. These changes will directly improve code maintainability, reduce the development time for new features, improve the code performance, and make the code more flexible and adaptable for expected future computer systems. To move forward with new computer systems and additional new features, it is vital to have a solid base.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC52-06NA25396
- OSTI ID:
- 1177983
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR--15-22524
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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