Report on the workshop on Monte Carlo simulation of neutron scattering instruments

The main purpose of this workshop was to reach a consensus concerning the desired features of a general computer program for source-to-detector Monte Carlo simulation of neutron scattering instruments. A second goal was to decide on a strategy for achieving this and to begin to portion out the tasks involved to avoid duplication of efforts among the various groups. The meeting was organized by Kent Crawford (Argonne National Laboratory) and attended by representatives of all the major US neutron scattering facilities and several of the European neutron scattering facilities. This document is a summary of the discussions that took place during the workshop. A copy of the meeting schedule is attached, as well as a list of participants