Development of EASYQAD Version β: A Visualization Code System for Gamma and Neutron Shielding Calculations

Autor: Kim, Jae Cheon, Lee, Hwan Soo, Kim, Soon Young, Nhu Viet Ha, Pham, Kim, Jong Kyung
Zdroj: Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology; June 2008, Vol. 45 Issue: Supplement 5 p128-131, 4p
Abstrakt: EASYQAD version β was developed by MATLAB GUI (Graphical User Interface) as a visualization code system based on QAD-CGGP-A point-kernel code for convenient shielding calculations of gammas and neutrons. It consists of four graphic interface modules including GEOMETRY, INPUT, OUTPUT, and SHIELD. These modules were compiled in C++ programming language by using the MATLAB Compiler Toolbox to form a stand-alone code system that can be run on the Windows XP operating system without MATLAB installation. In addition, EASYQAD version β has user-friendly graphical interfaces and, additionally, many useful functions in comparison with QAD-CGGP-A such as common material library, line and grid detectors, and multi-group energy calculations so as to increase its applicability in the field of radiation shielding analysis. It is a powerful tool for non-experts to analyze easily the shielding problems without special training. Therefore, EASYQAD version β is expected to contribute effectively to the development of radiation shielding analysis by providing users in medical and industrial fields with an efficient radiation shielding code.
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