An MCNPX accelerator beam source

We have developed a new source feature for MCNPX that enables the transport of particles in a field-free drift region for a beam produced by an accelerator. The beam representation is based on the formulation used in the TRANSPORT charged-particle-beam code. We show how to take the beam equations and tailor the necessary forms for utilization by MCNPX. Simulation results for a muon beam are presented to illustrate the new capability. The new capability is suitable for use in applications including active interrogation and medical physics.