PyDas is a set of Python modules that are used to integrate various components of the Data Acquisition System at Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). PyDas enables customized automation of neutron scattering experiments in a rapid and flexible manner. It provides wxPython-based GUIs for routine experiments as well as IPython command line scripting environment. Matplotlib and NumPy are used for data presentation and simple analysis. PyDas is currently used on a number of SNS instruments and plans exist to deploy it on new ones as they come on-line.

P Zolnierczuk, R Riedel, Neutron-scattering data acquisition and experiment automation with Python in Proceedings of the 8th Python in Science conference (SciPy 2009), G Varoquaux, S van der Walt, J Millman (Eds.), pp. 81-83

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