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OpenMC

Open-source Monte Carlo
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An open-source Monte Carlo particle transport code with a Python API, popular for research, SMR design and education.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Salary premium

+20%

Demand score

88

Learning roadmap

1

Python basics

2

Constructive solid geometry

3

Physics tallies

4

Nuclear data libraries

5

Automated workflows

Courses

  • Monte Carlo Methods for Engineers

Books

  • Intro to OpenMC
  • Computational Nuclear Engineering

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