In the realm of nuclear research and safety, precise simulation tools are invaluable for designing and understanding experiments. A team of researchers from the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI in Moscow, led by Dr. Dmitry Kovalenko, has been developing a software tool called Simourg to aid in this endeavor. The team, which includes Vladimir Kobychev, Lyudmila Kobycheva, and Olga Zueva, has recently introduced an updated version of their software, Simourg 2.0, which aims to enhance the capabilities of nuclear spectrometric simulations.
Simourg is a software application built upon the Geant4 toolkit, a widely-used platform for simulating the passage of particles through matter. The software allows users to model nuclear spectrometric setups with simple geometries, making it a useful tool for various applications such as nuclear decay research, radiation safety, and nuclear medicine. With Simourg, users can define geometries, materials, and radiation sources using simple command lines, enabling them to obtain reliable approximations for typical experimental setups.
The newly released Simourg 2.0 introduces several enhancements and extended functionalities. One of the key improvements is in data extraction, which allows users to more easily analyze the results of their simulations. The software also offers improved geometry configuration options, making it simpler to set up complex experimental scenarios. Additionally, Simourg 2.0 includes enhanced debugging and visualization tools, which can help users identify and resolve issues in their simulations more efficiently.
For the energy sector, tools like Simourg can be particularly useful in areas such as nuclear power plant design and safety assessments. By simulating the behavior of radiation within different materials and geometries, researchers and engineers can optimize the design of nuclear reactors and safety systems. Furthermore, Simourg’s capabilities in nuclear medicine research could contribute to the development of more effective and safer diagnostic and treatment methods using radioactive materials.
The research behind Simourg 2.0 was published in the Journal of Physics: Conference Series, a peer-reviewed open-access journal that covers a wide range of topics in physics. The publication of this research in a reputable journal underscores the potential value of Simourg 2.0 for the scientific community and the energy sector. As the software continues to be developed and refined, it is likely to become an increasingly valuable tool for researchers and professionals working in the field of nuclear science and engineering.
This article is based on research available at arXiv.