Neutron Scattering Experiment Automation with Python

RT2010 Conference, Lisbon, Portugal (PCM-26)

Piotr Żołnierczuk, Rick RiedelNeutron Scattering Science Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Why is neutron scattering useful?

•Neutrality

•Sensitivity to light atoms

•Magnetism

•Energy

OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORYU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORYU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

PyDas: Experiment Automation

SciPy Conference 8/21/2009

Python, the language that wraps itself around a problem to squeeze out a solution, swallowing it whole (Aaron R. Watters)

• PyDas – started as a simple “scripting hook” to Data Acquisition System

• Convenient experiment automation either via GUI or command line scripting

• Supports 11 different neutron scattering instruments (and growing)

Come and see us @ PCM-26