JADE

The JADE tool provides an automated framework to perform validation and verification of nuclear data libraries and particle transport codes. JADE is brought to you by NIER, University of Bologna (UNIBO), Fusion For Energy (F4E) and the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA).

Detailed documentation on the usage of JADE can be found on the Read the Docs for the latest version.

For additional information contact: davide.laghi01@gmail.com

Requirements

• Linux or Windows operative system;
• Python 3 installation;

Installation

See installation instructions in the user guide.

Issues and Troubleshooting

Users are encouraged to raise issues in the JADE git repository. This can include ideas for new features. For general troubleshooting, the user should consult the troubleshooting section of the documentation or if still unable to resolve the problem contact the above email.

Citing

When using JADE for scientific publications you are kindly encouraged to cite the following papers:

D. Laghi et al, 2020, “JADE, a new software tool for nuclear fusion data libraries verification & validation”, Fusion Engineering and Design, 161 112075, doi: (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fusengdes.2020.112075).

D.Laghi, M. Fabbri, S. La Rovere, L. Isolan, R. Pampin, A. Portone and M. Sumini, 2022, “Status of JADE, an open-source software for nuclear data libraries V&V”, Fusion Engineering and Design, 187 113380, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fusengdes.2022.113380

License

JADE is an open-source software licensed under the GNU GPLv3 license.