Modelling simultaneous detection of electrons and γ rays in-beam

Area of Science:

• Nuclear Physics
• Spectroscopy
• Computational Physics

Background:

• Nuclear physics experiments, particularly those using combined gamma-ray and conversion-electron spectroscopy, often feature complex geometrical setups and de-excitation processes.
• Accurate simulations are crucial for designing instrumentation and interpreting experimental data in these fields.

Purpose of the Study:

• To extend the NPTool framework for precise simulation of experimental conditions.
• To enhance the representation of SAGE and SPEDE spectrometer setups.
• To develop a new program package for simulating intricate de-excitation patterns.

Main Methods:

• Modifications and extensions were made to the existing NPTool simulation framework.
• The enhanced framework allows for accurate modeling of specific spectrometer geometries (SAGE and SPEDE).
• A novel software package was developed to handle complex nuclear de-excitation schemes.

Main Results:

• The extended NPTool framework now accurately represents the experimental conditions for SAGE and SPEDE spectrometers.
• The new program package effectively implements complicated de-excitation patterns.
• These advancements facilitate more reliable simulations for nuclear spectroscopy experiments.

Conclusions:

• The updated NPTool framework and the new de-excitation package significantly improve simulation capabilities in nuclear physics.
• These tools aid in the design and data analysis of complex spectroscopy experiments.
• The research provides valuable computational resources for nuclear structure studies.