Scattering Analysis GUI

Live Web App: http://127.0.0.1:5000/

Overview

Scattering Analysis GUI is a desktop-based scientific visualization and analysis tool designed for X-ray and neutron scattering data, with additional support for image-based analysis workflows.
The application provides an interactive, extensible environment for exploring scattering patterns, radial averages, histograms, and regions of interest (ROIs) using a modern C++/wxWidgets GUI.

This project is aimed at researchers, students, and developers working in experimental physics, materials science, and computational imaging.

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Key Features

Data & Image Handling

• Load and visualize grayscale image data (including legacy raw formats)
• Interactive image viewing with zoom, pan, and pixel inspection
• Undo history for image operations

Analysis Tools

• Circular averaging (nearest-neighbor baseline algorithm)
• Radial average sweeps (average vs. radius)
• Histogram generation and visualization
• CSV export of radial profiles
• Results panel for numerical output

Interaction & Annotation

• Region of Interest (ROI) selection and management
• Crop, copy, paste, and blend operations
• Stack viewer for multi-image datasets

Extensibility

• Plugin system for image filters (.dll / .so)
• Modular architecture for future scientific workflows

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Technologies Used

• C++17
• wxWidgets
• CMake
• STL (Standard Template Library)

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• C++17 or later
• wxWidgets installed and configured
• CMake 3.15+
• GCC / Clang / MSVC (Visual Studio 2022 supported)

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Build Instructions

git clone https://github.com/Ermithe06/Scattering-Analysis-GUI.git
cd Scattering-Analysis-GUI
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
cmake --build .

Run the executable:

./ScatteringAnalysisGUI

(On Windows, run the generated .exe from the build directory.)

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Usage

1. Launch the application
2. Load scattering data or image files using the File Browser
3. Explore images using zoom, pan, and ROI tools
4. Run circular averaging or radial sweep analysis
5. View numerical results and plots
6. Export results to CSV for publication or further analysis

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Scientific Focus

This project emphasizes clear, reproducible baseline algorithms to support methodological research and comparison with advanced techniques such as weighted averaging and subpixel interpolation.

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Note: All application screenshots are located in the main branch of this repository

Web-Based Interface (In Progress)

In parallel with the desktop application, a web-based interface is under active development to explore browser-accessible workflows for scattering data visualization and analysis.

This prototype uses:

• Python (Flask) for backend image processing and data handling
• JavaScript (HTML5 Canvas) for interactive image viewing (zoom, pan)
• REST-style endpoints for file upload and analysis requests

The goal of this effort is to:

• Provide lightweight access to core analysis features without requiring local compilation
• Enable remote or collaborative use cases
• Investigate future deployment options for teaching and rapid data inspection

This web interface is currently experimental and does not yet implement the full feature set of the desktop GUI.

Author

Ermithe Tilusca