Data Formats and Analysis Codes–New Software for μSR

Originally investigated as a candidate common data format, NeXus was an easy choice when ISIS developed the present PC-based acquisition system. After over ten years of use there was a clear need to revisit the original instrument definition to improve utility, and this work is discussed in the paper. Using NeXus has opened up the possibility of accessing analysis codes developed by the wider scientific community. The application of Mantid for analysing muon data is particularly interesting, as this offers the muon community access to an analysis framework that is attracting broad international support. Recently, we have worked with the Mantid development team to program an interface for manipulating muon data that has confirmed the platform as an ideal tool for μSR analysis.