McStas Workshop

The MLZ Data Evaluation Group and the Neutron Optics Group are pleased to announce a 1-day McStas introductory workshop for MLZ partner institutes and Users. McStas is a Monte Carlo based ray-tracing simulation package, especially useful for simulating neutron scattering instruments and experiments.

In this workshop, the basic concept of McStas would be introduced, followed by a demonstration of the McStas GUI, and detailed explanation for preparation/optimisation of scripts for designing small-angle neutron scattering, diffraction and triple-axis spectroscopy instruments. Depending on the speed of learning, finer details of McStas would be introduced. With hands-on tutorials, participants will learn how to use McStas to simulate neutron scattering instruments and experiments at a beginner’s level.