Takin: An open-source software for experiment planning, visualisation, and data analysis

Tobias Weber, Robert Georgii, Peter Böni

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Abstract

Due to their non-trivial resolution function, measurements on triple-axis spectrometers require extra care from the experimentalist in order to obtain optimal results and to avoid unwanted spurious artefacts. We present a free and open-source software system that aims to ease many of the tasks encountered during the planning phase, in the execution and in data treatment of experiments performed on neutron triple-axis spectrometers. The software is currently in use and has been successfully tested at the MLZ, but can be configured to work with other triple-axis instruments and instrument control systems.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)121-126
Number of pages6
JournalSoftwareX
Volume5
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Mar 2016

Keywords

  • Instrument control
  • Instrument resolution
  • Reciprocal and real space visualisation
  • Resolution convolution
  • Triple-axis spectroscopy

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