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Correction to the MCNP{trademark} perturbation feature for cross-section dependent tallies

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/563289· OSTI ID:563289
The differential operator perturbation technique is a new feature of the Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport Code MCNP version 4B that will allow users to calculate the effects of cross-section data perturbations on tallies. The implementation of the differential operator perturbation technique in MCNP assumes that the tally is independent of any perturbed cross-section data, an assumption that may not be valid for some tallies. The authors provide derivations of both the first- and second-order corrected perturbations. In addition, the appropriate perturbation corrections are demonstrated so users may accurately calculate perturbation effects for any cross-section dependent tally. Finally, corrected perturbations from six example problems are compared to actual MCNP results.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
563289
Report Number(s):
LA--13374; ON: DE98001724
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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