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Towards a Next Generation of CORSIKA: A Framework for the Simulation of Particle Cascades in Astroparticle Physics
- Source :
- Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos), Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC)-FCT-Sociedade da Informação, instacron:RCAAP, Computing and Software for Big Science, 3 (1), 2
- Publication Year :
- 2018
- Publisher :
- arXiv, 2018.
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Abstract
- A large scientific community depends on the precise modelling of complex processes in particle cascades in various types of matter. These models are used most prevalently in cosmic-ray physics, astrophysical-neutrino physics, and gamma-ray astronomy. In this white paper, we summarize the necessary steps to ensure the evolution and future availability of optimal simulation tools. The purpose of this document is not to act as a strict blueprint for next-generation software, but to provide guidance for the vital aspects of its design. The topics considered here are driven by physics and scientific applications. Furthermore, the main consequences of implementation decisions on performance are outlined. We highlight the computational performance as an important aspect guiding the design since future scientific applications will heavily depend on an efficient use of computational resources.<br />Comment: 17 pages, 2 figures, content matches published version
- Subjects :
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
FOS: Physical sciences
02 engineering and technology
01 natural sciences
Software
White paper
Blueprint
0103 physical sciences
0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering
Computer Science (miscellaneous)
ddc:530
Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics (astro-ph.IM)
Astroparticle physics
High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena (astro-ph.HE)
010308 nuclear & particles physics
business.industry
Physics
020206 networking & telecommunications
Computational Physics (physics.comp-ph)
Systems engineering
Particle
Astrophysics - Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
Astrophysics - High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
business
Physics - Computational Physics
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- ISSN :
- 25102036 and 25102044
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos), Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC)-FCT-Sociedade da Informação, instacron:RCAAP, Computing and Software for Big Science, 3 (1), 2
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....e097f3d8cfc5691925423a7fee1eafe3
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.48550/arxiv.1808.08226