Arachne - A web-based event viewer for MINERvA
N. Tagg, J. Brangham, J. Chvojka, M. Clairemont, M. Day, B. Eberly, J., Felix, L. Fields, A. M. Gago, R. Gran, D. A. Harris, M. Kordosky, H. Lee, G., Maggi, E. Maher, W.A. Mann, C. M. Marshall, K.S. McFarland, A. M. McGowan, A., Mislivec, J. Mousseau, B. Osmanov, J. Osta

TL;DR
Arachne is a web-based visualization tool for MINERvA neutrino interaction data, enabling easy access, analysis, and outreach through browser-based graphical representations using modern web technologies.
Contribution
This paper introduces Arachne, a novel web-based platform for visualizing neutrino interactions, enhancing accessibility and facilitating data analysis and public engagement.
Findings
Enabled real-time visualization of neutrino events in browsers
Improved data analysis and algorithm tuning processes
Facilitated public outreach and educational activities
Abstract
Neutrino interaction events in the MINERvA detector are visually represented with a web-based tool called Arachne. Data are retrieved from a central server via AJAX, and client-side JavaScript draws images into the user's browser window using the draft HTML 5 standard. These technologies allow neutrino interactions to be viewed by anyone with a web browser, allowing for easy hand-scanning of particle interactions. Arachne has been used in MINERvA to evaluate neutrino data in a prototype detector, to tune reconstruction algorithms, and for public outreach and education.
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Taxonomy
TopicsDistributed and Parallel Computing Systems · Scientific Computing and Data Management · Simulation Techniques and Applications
