SScanSS 2 (pronounced “scans two”) provides a virtual laboratory for planning, visualising, and setting-up strain scanning experiments on engineering beam-line instruments.
SScanSS 2 which is an acronym for Strain Scanning Simulation Software uses a computer model of the instrument i.e. jaws, collimators, positioning system and 3D model of the sample to simulate the measurement procedure. The main output of the simulation is a script that can be used to drive the real-world positioning system to the desired measurement positions.
SScanSS 2 is a Python rewrite of the SScanSS application written in IDL by Dr. Jon James at the Open University, in collaboration with the ISIS Neutron and Muon source.
In addition to other things, it provides a new UI, improved simulation speed and a more maintainable code.
The code is currently known to run on Windows, and Linux; it has not been tested on Mac. Installers are available on the release page. It should be noted that while the code is Python 3 compatible, a single version will be tested for each release to ensure a consistent experience for all users. The supported version for the next release is Python 3.10.
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J. A. James, J. R. Santisteban, L. Edwards and M. R. Daymond, “A virtual laboratory for neutron and synchrotron strain scanning,” Physica B: Condensed Matter, vol. 350, no. 1-3, p. 743–746, 2004.
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Nneji Stephen, Sharp Paul, Farooq Rabiya, Zavileiskii Timofei, & Cooper Joshaniel FK. (2022). SScanSS 2—a redesigned strain scanning simulation software (Version 2.1.0). http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7625691.