# McStas (i): Introduction, use, and basic principles for ray-tracing simulations

Source: [McStas (i): Introduction, use, and basic principles for ray-tracing simulations](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa3ce71e209131ce8de554>)

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Data updated: 2025-10-25T01:22:56.037Z

Authors: P. K. Willendrup, K. Lefmann

Published: 2020-10-01T11:59:49.000Z

## Abstract

We present an overview of, and an introduction to, the general-purpose neutron simulation package McStas. We present the basic principles behind Monte Carlo ray-tracing simulations of neutrons performed in the package and present a few simple examples. We present the implementation of McStas, the status of the package and its use in the neutron community. Finally, we briefly discuss the planned development of the package.

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## Original sources and implementation

[Original paper](<https://arxiv.org/abs/2010.00318>)

[PDF](<https://arxiv.org/pdf/2010.00318.pdf>)