About the NeXus Data Format

NeXus is a common data format for neutron, x-ray, and muon science. It is being developed as an international standard by scientists and programmers representing major scientific facilities in order to facilitate greater cooperation in the analysis and visualization of neutron, x-ray, and muon data.

Documentation:

• Most recent publication to cite:
  J. Appl. Cryst. (2015). 48, 301-305 doi:10.1107/S1600576714027575
• User Manual:
  • Introduction to the concepts behind the NeXus data format
  • Design: The hierarchical design of NeXus files
  • NeXus Class Definitions: description of each NXDL specification
    • base classes: components that might be used in any NeXus data file
    • application definitions: layout specifications for a specific purpose
    • contributed definitions: propositions from the community
  • Utilities: Software applications that browse, plot, and analyze NeXus data
  • FAQ: Commonly asked questions about NeXus
• Facilities using NeXus

Discussion and Development:

• Next Meetings: Autumn NIAC2024
• Most recent meetings: Code Camp 2023, Autumn NIAC2022
• Teleconferences
• Current Active Projects
• NeXus International Advisory Committee
• Bug / Issue Reporting
• Mailing Lists
• Show and Tell - Series of meetings, each dedicated to a specific NeXus adoption topic