McMaster University
Nucelar Reactor Neutron Instrument Simulator
The Nuclear Reactor Neutron Instrument Simulator is a browser simulation built in C# with Unity.
The project was funded by eCampus Ontario and includes two separate simulations for the McMaster Alignment Diffractometer and the McMaster Small Angle Neutron Scattering instruments.
Key Features
Realistic models
Explore 3D models of the MAD and MacSANS instruments
Virtual experiments
Conduct small-scale experiments using simulated samples
Step-by-step tutorials
Navigate the research environment using tutorials
Conferences & Media
- Teaching with Virtual Neutrons: The McMaster Neutron Instrument Simulator
- American Physical Society March Meeting 2023
- Virtual Learning Resources for Education and Training in Neutron Scattering
- Canadian Association of Physicists Congress 2022