Observed arrival · 2026-09-07
OpenPSN puts a neutron transport solver in the browser
An open-source, browser-based solver for deterministic neutron transport using the Phase Space Nodal method.
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OpenPSN exposes a deterministic neutron transport calculation through a browser interface rather than requiring a local research-code setup. Its examples include weak and strong absorber cases, configurable grids up to 6×6, and a central-source test in a 7 cm box. The page compares its Phase Space Nodal results with discrete-ordinates-style MOC behavior, emphasizing continuous angular integration as the mechanism that avoids persistent ray patterns. It also links the live demonstration to a paper and GitHub repository.
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