# Takin: An open-source software for experiment planning, visualisation, and data analysis

## TL;DR

Takin is an open-source software tool designed to assist researchers in planning, visualizing, and analyzing data for neutron triple-axis spectrometer experiments, improving accuracy and efficiency.

## Contribution

It introduces a configurable, free software system that streamlines experiment planning, execution, and data analysis for neutron triple-axis spectrometers.

## Key findings

- Successfully tested at MLZ
- Configurable for different instruments
- Enhances experiment accuracy and efficiency

## Abstract

Due to the instrument's non-trivial resolution function, measurements on triple-axis spectrometers require extra care from the experimenter in order to obtain optimal results and to avoid unwanted spurious artefacts. We present a free and open-source software system that aims to ease many of the tasks encountered during the planning phase, in the execution and in data treatment of experiments performed on neutron triple-axis spectrometers. The software is currently in use and has been successfully tested at the MLZ, but can be configured to work with other triple-axis instruments and instrument control systems.