1  About the component library

This McStas Component Manual consists of the following major parts:

• An introduction to the use of Monte Carlo methods in McStas.

• A thorough description of system components, with one chapter per major category: Sources, optics, monochromators, samples, monitors, and other components.

• The McStas library functions and definitions that aid in the writing of simulations and components in Appendix B.5.

• An explanation of the McStas terminology in Appendix C.6.

Additionally, you may refer to the list of example instruments from the library in the McStas User Manual.