G E O N U
The user-friendly coding tool for modeling data from geoneutrino experiments. This geoneutrino surface flux calculator is used to generate a global prediction for the amount of radioactive power in the mantle.
GEONU uses existing global crust models and is equipped with full descriptions of each coding statement. Users may select from a series of predefined inputs, or define their own.
The program boasts a flexible experience where non-specialists can learn step-by-step and experts have full access to customize their model.
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MATLAB Versions
MW_GEONU_v2.0_optimized_LK.TF (Coming Soon!)MW_GEONU_v1.0_LK.TF_2024 (GitHub)Lead Authors
I use chemistry and physics to study terrestrial planet formation, composition, and evolution. My expertise includes laser ablation systems and plasma mass spectrometers for the chemical and isotopic analyses of samples. I am also developing and improving methods for modeling and detecting the Earth’s geoneutrino flux (electron antineutrino) and antineutrino detection for nuclear monitoring.
I have a PhD in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. For the past three years at MathWorks, I have utilized this experience to improve and develop modeling programs that simulate geological processes. I am passionate about outreach and have led various workshops in academic settings for the purpose of teaching and guiding the next generation of scientific researchers.
Graduate Student Authors
M.S. Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant (University of Maryland, College Park)
I am responsible for the conversion of GEONU into a user-friendly and accessible program. Along with this website, I've also designed the GUI of the MATLAB codes, developed the GEONU desktop applications, and created several outreach products (posters for conferences, video tutorials, etc.). My research interests include geochemistry, cosmochemistry, and the use of planetary materials to study early Solar System processes.
PhD Graduate Student Researcher / SNO+ Collaborator (Shandong University)
I’ve been working on re-implementing and maintaining the GEONU codebase, during which the computational performance, physical inputs, and code modularity have been improved. I’m currently extending GEONU to integrate both global and local crustal field computations to provide more precise calculations. These developments are driven by the geoneutrino research requirements of SNO+ from a physics perspective, where I’m applying GEONU to signal rate predictions, detected spectrum calculations, and uncertainty estimations.
M.S. Graduate Student Researcher/KamLAND & OBD Collaborator (Tohoku University)
During my undergraduate studies, I developed a Python-based program for geoneutrino flux calculations to complete my thesis and perform cross-checks for GEONU. Currently, my research focuses on exploring how angular resolution might help identify large-scale structures within the deep Earth and constrain their chemical compositions.