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Add Multi-Particle Transport Infrastructure and Abstractions

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Since Jul 17, 2026.

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Description

Goal

Design and implement the shared infrastructure needed for coupled multi-particle transport in MC/DC.

Scope

This issue should define the interfaces and abstractions for transporting multiple particle types in one simulation, including cases where one particle type produces another.

Areas to consider:

  • Particle-type registration and selection.
  • Shared vs. particle-specific transport behavior.
  • Secondary particle creation and banking.
  • Source, bank, tally, and output handling across particle types.
  • Interfaces used by physics models and transport algorithms.
  • Compatibility with future electron, proton, photon, and heavier charged-particle support.

Acceptance Criteria

  • Multi-particle infrastructure requirements are specified.
  • Core interfaces and abstractions are proposed.
  • Dependencies for particle-specific transport issues are identified.
  • Initial tests and verification needs are outlined.
  • Design is reviewed for extensibility before particle-specific implementations depend on it.

Notes

This is a framework-level sub-issue. The assignee should expand the detailed design, implementation plan, and acceptance criteria before implementation.

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