miniPol

miniPol is a software library designed for the efficient processing and analysis of pulsed neutron scattering data. Developed with performance and usability in mind, it offers a range of tools for tasks such as data reduction, visualization, and fitting. The library is written primarily in Python, leveraging optimized C++ backends for computationally intensive operations to achieve high speeds.

The primary goal of miniPol is to simplify the workflow for researchers working with time-of-flight neutron scattering techniques. It supports common data formats used in neutron scattering facilities and provides functions for applying standard corrections, including background subtraction and detector efficiency corrections. Visualization tools are integrated to allow users to quickly inspect their data and the results of analysis steps.

miniPol is particularly well-suited for small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) and reflectometry experiments, where detailed analysis of scattering intensity as a function of momentum transfer is crucial. The fitting module allows for the application of various models to the reduced data, enabling the extraction of structural and dynamic information about the sample. The open-source nature of miniPol encourages collaboration and contributions from the neutron scattering community.