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MCCL: an open-source software application for Monte Carlo simulations of radiative transport
Carole K Hayakawa1,2, Lisa Malenfant2, Janaka Ranasinghesagara1,2
1University of California at Irvine, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Irvine, Cal, United States.
Journal of Biomedical Optics
|April 13, 2022
Summary
The Monte Carlo Command Line application (MCCL) offers open-source Monte Carlo simulations for radiative transport in turbid media. This actively supported software package is available on GitHub with comprehensive documentation.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Computational Physics
Background:
- Radiative transport in turbid media is crucial for understanding light interaction in biological tissues and other complex materials.
- Accurate simulations are essential for advancing research in fields like medical imaging and material science.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Monte Carlo Command Line application (MCCL) as a robust open-source tool for simulating radiative transport.
- To detail the technical capabilities, software architecture, and operational aspects of MCCL.
Main Methods:
- Monte Carlo simulations are employed to model photon transport.
- The software package is designed for heterogeneous and turbid media.
Main Results:
- MCCL provides a comprehensive platform for complex radiative transport simulations.
- The application is actively supported and includes extensive documentation.
Conclusions:
- MCCL is a valuable, accessible resource for researchers in optics, photonics, and computational physics.
- The open-source nature and detailed documentation facilitate widespread adoption and further development.
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