Mantid

Organizing scientific information and generating accurate graphs can be both tedious activities unless you have appropriate tools that can assist you.

Although you can organize data and draw histograms manually, relying on specialized software can yield you better and faster results. If you find yourself in the situation above, one of the applications that can help you is Mantid.

This program's layout encompasses an outstanding amount of neatly organized advanced tools, helping you process your data by relying on numerous instruments, according to your needs.

The splash screen allows you to configure important parameters, such as defining your default facility and instrument, as well as setting the local data directories. You can access a series of tutorials that are meant to simplify your experience, in case you encounter any issue.

Note that this application requires you to have advanced data plot knowledge and also a high level of PC operating skills, as it integrates numerous technical features.

Mantid allows you to import numerous scientific data, view and organize it accordingly, as well as generating multiple plots. You can select from a wide variety of facilities and instruments, including ISIS, HFIR, SINQ, SmuS, MARI, CHRONUS, LARMOR or MERLIN.

Thanks to its comprehensive interface, it is possible to manage your projects through multiple workspaces, thus increasing efficiency and overall accessibility.

Upon inserting the desired data into the application, it is possible to generate various graphs by relying on multiple tools. Some utilities above are Plot Spectrum (with or without errors), Spectrum Viewer and Slice Viewer.

You can render multiple images of your instrument (e.g. full 3D, cylindrical X, cylindrical Y or side by side) and view extensive information about it.

You can access a traditional configuration window that allows you to customize this program to its finest detail. It is possible to adjust settings related to tables, 2D or 3D plots, MD plotting and fitting.

To sum it up, Mantid is a powerful utility that can help you view, analyze and organize a huge variety of scientific information by providing you with numerous useful tools. However, previous experience with similar applications and a good understanding of various plot concepts can help you benefit from its functions entirely.