S4CI - Sapucaia Software Solution for SAXS Customized Interface

Overview

S4CI (Sapucaia Software Solution for SAXS Customized Interface) is a software developed for Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) data analysis on the Sapucaia beamline of the Sirius accelerator. This tool offers an graphical user interface for data manipulation, visualization, fitting, and interpretation.

Features

• Graphical User Interface (GUI): Built with PyQt, the interface allows for multi-tab navigation, providing real-time visualization and control over parameters with the use of sliders.
• Data Visualization: Displays scattering intensity as a function of the scattering vector.
• File Handling: Import and manage data files with tools for removing files and adjusting parameters.
• Data Fitting and Simulation: Uses fitting algorithms to model data based on form and structure factors.
• Advanced Customization: Enables parameter adjustments, selection of data ranges, and modification of visualization styles.

Requirements

The software was developed in Python and uses the following dependencies:

• Python = 3.10.11: Core programming language for the software.
• Matplotlib = 3.7.1: Library for data visualization and plotting.
• Lmfit = 1.2.1: Curve-fitting and parameter optimization tool.
• NumPy = 1.24.2: Library for numerical calculations and array handling.
• PyQt = 5.15.9: Framework for building the graphical interface.
• QtAwesome = 1.2.3: Extension for PyQt that allows the use of FontAwesome icons.
• SciPy = 1.10.1: Library for advanced mathematical functions and optimization.

Running the Graphical Interface

To launch the S4CI graphical interface, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository_url>
   cd <repository_directory>
   

2. Set up the virtual environment: Create and activate the environment

   conda env create -f saxs-spu.yml
   conda activate saci-env
   

3. Run the program:

   python saxs_simulation.py