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July 1, 2024

Introducing "online analysis": Real-time analysis of synchrotron X-ray data during data acquisition

Scatterin's SaaS pipeline processed diffraction patterns at P07 in DESY with 2 pattern/second speed, giving scientists instant insight during beamtime.

Introducing "online analysis": Real-time analysis of synchrotron X-ray data during data acquisition

Real-time insight from the beamline

Explore the article on our proof-of-concept online analysis tests at P07 The High Energy Materials Science Beamline in DESY using our cloud software with currently 2 pattern/second analysis speed.

On June 16th, at Petra III synchrotron DESY at P07 The High Energy Materials Science Beamline, our synchrotron expert Malte Blankenburg and CEO Ahmet Bahadir Yildiz for the first time tested Scatterin SaaS online data analysis engine for phase quantification during in-situ heat treatments of steel specimens.

Analysis of synchrotron X-ray data using Scatterin SaaS during beamtime provides immediate feedback and enables instant decisions on experiment parameters. This means shorter time to results and increased efficiency in beamtime use.

Reactions from the Scatterin team

Emil Österberg · Data Scientist

We spend significant efforts on developing pipelines for synchrotron X-ray data analysis. Seeing our analysis pipeline in practice—and visualizing phase quantification results in real time—was a big milestone. Our algorithms perform well on large data sets involving dynamic pattern evolution, in this case in-situ heat treatment at elevated temperatures. By regularly challenging each other and thinking outside the box, we will continue to develop innovative solutions.

Casper Kristiansson · Software Developer

It was an important first step to perform proof-of-concept online analysis tests at P07 using our cloud software. We delivered initial in-situ experiment results the same day. Guided by collaborations with industry, facilities, academia, and research institutes, we will continue to develop new algorithms with increased efficiency for real industrial tasks.

Ahmet Bahadır Yıldız · CEO

I am proud of our team. Performing proof-of-concept online analysis tests at P07 with our cloud software was an important first step, and we delivered initial in-situ experiment results the same day. We are building a software platform to become the prime choice for data analysis of scattering data on engineering materials. Guided by collaborations with industry, facilities, academia, and research institutes, we will continue developing new algorithms with increased efficiency for real industrial tasks.

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We would like to thank Andreas Stark of P07 The High Energy Materials Science Beamline HEMS at PETRA III, DESY , in Hamburg and Marc Thiry of Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon for excellent infrastructure and support.

Special thanks to Vinnova for funding our data analysis algorithm development efforts within the Emerging Technology Solutions and LIGHTer strategic innovation programme.

Malte Blankenburg and Ahmet Bahadir Yildiz during beamtime testing

Photo: Synchrotron expert Malte Blankenburg with CEO Ahmet Bahadır Yıldız during beamtime testing of Scatterin SaaS online analysis engine.