A benchmark for Monte Carlo simulation in gamma-ray spectrometry.

M C Lépy1, C Thiam1, M Anagnostakis2

  • 1CEA, LIST, Laboratoire National Henri Becquerel (LNE-LNHB), Bât. 602 PC 111, CEA-Saclay 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France.

Summary

Monte Carlo (MC) simulation for gamma-ray spectrometry can be complex and lead to errors. This study benchmarks several MC software packages using simple setups, providing valuable resources and recommendations for users.

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