2.4. Calculator

A scientific calculator fully compatible with FLUKA. Please look the section Function Evaluation Function evaluation for more information on the functions.

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2.4.1. Ribbon

Functions group

Label

Shortcut

Description

constant.gif Constants

List of predefined mathematical and physical constants

units.gif Units

List of predefined units

matrix.gif Vectors

List of vector and array operations

particle.gif Particles

Masses of particles

function.gif Functions

List of mathematical and physical functions

input.gif Card

Cross reference function to input cards

2.4.2. Editing

The calculator works as a document. You can edit any function (even past ones) and by hitting [Enter] the result will be updated.

The results from the previous functions are assigned to variables ans* which can be used in subsequent functions. You have full access of the #define variables from the fluka input as well any other card

All information will be saved inside the flair project and can be recalled at any time.

2.4.3. Syntax

Syntax

Description

expression

Evaluates in the next lien the expression. The result will be stored in a unique variable named ans##

var = value

Set the variable with the value. No additional line will be created

var = expr

Sets the variable with the expression

#

Comment marking

>

Result of the previous evaluation

2.4.4. Special Variables

PRECISION:

defines the printed precision (default=17) up to 4 characters needed

PRECISION=10 # to set 10 digits precision

USEEXP:

Use exponent notation or free

USEEXP=1