NucleoF

NucleoF is a modular computational platform designed to support research in nuclear science and related fields through an integrated hardware-software stack. It aims to provide tools for simulation, data acquisition, and real-time visualization, with emphasis on accessibility, reproducibility, and safety in collaborative environments.

The architecture comprises three core layers: a hardware abstraction layer that supports devices including multicore CPUs, GPUs, and FPGA accelerators; a runtime environment that manages parallel execution, data streaming, and fault tolerance; and a domain-specific toolkit with simulators for neutron transport, material behavior under irradiation, and reactor kinetics. NucleoF uses a high-level configuration language called NLF for setting up simulations and a standardized data format based on HDF5 for data interchange.

Key features include modular plug-in design, sandboxed execution to limit cross-domain interference, provenance tracking for analyses, and a permissive license to encourage use in education and research. The system provides a dashboard for monitoring simulations and includes validation suites and reference datasets.

Typical applications include reactor physics studies, radiation damage assessment of materials, shielding design, and teaching numerical methods in nuclear engineering. The platform seeks to lower barriers for students and researchers by offering ready-made examples and comprehensive documentation.

Development is collaborative and ongoing, with contributions from institutions and individuals worldwide. Releases are coordinated to maintain compatibility across modules, and governance emphasizes open standards, documentation, and reproducibility.

Related topics include neutron transport methods, Monte Carlo simulation, radiation transport codes, and open-source HPC frameworks.