RAYX-An optics simulation software for synchrotron applications.
Journal:
The Review of scientific instruments
Published Date:
Jun 1, 2025
Abstract
We present RAYX, an advanced optics simulation software for synchrotron applications and the successor to RAY/RAY-UI [Schäfers, in Modern Developments in X-Ray and Neutron Optics, edited by A. Erko, M. Idir, T. Krist and A. G. Michette (Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2008)], pp. 9-41. RAYX offers a modern, versatile platform designed to address and accelerate the process in the beamline design, its optimization, and data analysis, including machine learning approaches. The aim is to assist synchrotron facilities, including the upcoming fourth generation of synchrotrons, by providing accurate and efficient simulations across a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum and optical elements. This paper presents the current capabilities of RAYX, including its advanced ray tracing algorithm, hardware optimization, Python bindings for seamless integration into scientific workflows, and a graphical user interface for real-time design and visualization for beamlines.
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