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To demonstrate the correctness of our algorithms, we derive them\n            <jats:italic>directly<\/jats:italic>\n            from the radiative transfer equation by extending the integral formulation of null-collision algorithms recently developed in reactor physics. This mathematical framework, which we thoroughly review, encompasses existing trackers and postulates an entire family of new estimators for solving transport problems; our algorithms are examples of such. 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