NucE 525 Monte Carlo Methods

Course Description:

This course will cover:

• Random Processes and Basic Principles
• Fundamental Formulation of Monte Carlo (FFMC)
• Sampling Procedures
• Random Number Generation
• Analog Monte Carlo Simulation
• Fundamentals of Probability Theory and Statistics
• Error Estimation
• Non-Analog Monte Carlo Methods and Variance Reduction Techniques
• Energy-Dependent Neutron-Nucleus Interactions in Monte Carlo Simulations
• Tracking in Phase Space
• Tallying Procedures
• Geometry and Model Representation
• Monte Carlo Evaluation of Integrals
• Monte Carlo Methods for Criticality or Eigenvalue Problems
• Monte Carlo Methods for Shielding Problems and Simulation of Experiments
• Vector and Parallel Processing of Monte Carlo Methods
• Fuel Pin Cell, Fuel Assembly, and Core Depletion Calculations
• Propagation of Uncertainties in Monte Carlo Depletion Calculations
• Recent Monte Carlo Method Developments and Applications

Current Course Offering Schedule via C&DE:

Semester: Summer 2012
Time and Date: NA - online

Location: NA - online

Start Date: May 14, 2012
End Date: August 10, 2012

PSU Course Catalog Description:

NucE 525 Monte Carlo Methods ( 3) Fundamentals of the probability theory and statistics, analog and non-analog Monte Carlo methods and their applications, random processes, and numbers. Prerequisite: MATH 141 , PHYS 237 , STAT 401
 

Required Course Textbooks (2)

Class Notes and Handouts will be posted in ANGEL

M. Kalos and P. Whitlock,

“Monte Carlo Methods (Vol.I Basics)”,

John Wiley & Sons, 1986

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E. Lewis and W. Miller,

“Neutron Transport Method (Chapter 7)”,

American Nuclear Society, 1993.

Available from ANS

Reference books (3)

J. Spanier and E. Gelbard,

“Monte Carlo Principles and Neutron Transport Problems”,

Addison-Wesley, 1969

I. Lux and L. Koblinger,

“Monte Carlo Particle Transport Methods: Neutron and Photon Calculations”,

CRC Press, 1991

J. Liu,

“Monte Carlo Strategies in Scientific Computing”,

2001.

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The enrollment process is:

1. Contact the the Office of Continuing and Distance Education for admission into the course at 814-865-7643.

2. Complete and submit the Registration Form via mail, fax, or in person. See the Registration Page.