Recent developments, benchmarking and status of the mars code system

摘要

Thsi paper describes the MARS code developments and benchmarking since the previous SATIF meeting in 1997. This time the main efforts have been on the physics model improvements and extensions both in the electromagnetic and strong interaction sectors. The code capabilities to simulate cascades and generate a variety of results in complex media have also been enhanced. Examples of recent applications and MARS benchmarking are presented. The code status is described.