Geant4 Optical Simulation without C++

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Autori principali: Maharjan, Ariestotle Raj, Li, Jianchen, Liu, Jing
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Pubblicazione: 2026
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author Maharjan, Ariestotle Raj
Li, Jianchen
Liu, Jing
author_facet Maharjan, Ariestotle Raj
Li, Jianchen
Liu, Jing
contents The plain text geometry description syntax in Geant4 has been extended to incorporate optical properties for bulk materials and surface interfaces. This extension enables users to configure and execute comprehensive optical simulations without writing C++ code, significantly lowering the learning curve and eliminating the need for frequent recompilation. In this paper, we detail the implementation of the new ":prop" and ":surf" tags and validate them through examples of key optical processes, including Cherenkov radiation, scintillation, Rayleigh scattering, and absorption. Furthermore, we provide a thorough demonstration of configuring complex optical boundaries using the UNIFIED model. These capabilities are contextualized through practical scenarios, showcasing the extension's potential for rapid prototyping and simulation studies.
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spellingShingle Geant4 Optical Simulation without C++
Maharjan, Ariestotle Raj
Li, Jianchen
Liu, Jing
High Energy Physics - Experiment
Nuclear Experiment
Computational Physics
The plain text geometry description syntax in Geant4 has been extended to incorporate optical properties for bulk materials and surface interfaces. This extension enables users to configure and execute comprehensive optical simulations without writing C++ code, significantly lowering the learning curve and eliminating the need for frequent recompilation. In this paper, we detail the implementation of the new ":prop" and ":surf" tags and validate them through examples of key optical processes, including Cherenkov radiation, scintillation, Rayleigh scattering, and absorption. Furthermore, we provide a thorough demonstration of configuring complex optical boundaries using the UNIFIED model. These capabilities are contextualized through practical scenarios, showcasing the extension's potential for rapid prototyping and simulation studies.
title Geant4 Optical Simulation without C++
topic High Energy Physics - Experiment
Nuclear Experiment
Computational Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.04907