MQ (Monte-Carlo) Calculations
This menu displays a dialog that is used in conjunction with the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Monte Carlo electron-solid interaction program (MQ.EXE). This software allows modeling of backscatter and generated and emitted x-ray intensities from bulk (infinitely thick) and thin film compositions and was written by Robert Myklebust and Dale Newbury at NIST. The letter "Q" in the "MQ" files names indicates the version of the NIST Monte Carlo software. This version is current as of Sept. 1999.
The options (and underlying routines) in the Probe for EPMA MQ Options dialog are designed to be used only with the "Q" version of the NIST software. Changes in the input or output format of previous or subsequent versions of the NIST Monte Carlo software could affect the ability of the program to create properly formatted input files or parse output files. The MQ program and source code is provided with the Probe for EPMA installation, with permission of the authors, to ensure compatibility.
Creating MQ Input Files From Standard Database
Compositions
Using the MCARLO.BAT Batch File
Creating MQ Input Files For Pure Elements or Binary
Compositions