3.3.1. Base Class DefinitionsΒΆ

A description of each NeXus base class definition is given. NeXus base class definitions define the set of terms that might be used in an instance of that class. Consider the base classes as a set of components that are used to construct a data file.

NXaperture
A beamline aperture.
NXattenuator
A device that reduces the intensity of a beam by attenuation.
NXbeam
Properties of the neutron or X-ray beam at a given location.
NXbeam_stop
A device that blocks the beam completely, usually to protect a detector.
NXbending_magnet
A bending magnet
NXcapillary
A capillary lens to focus the X-ray beam.
NXcharacterization
legacy only - not intended for new use - may be removed in the future
NXcite
A literature reference
NXcollection
An unvalidated set of terms, such as the description of a beam line.
NXcollimator
A beamline collimator.
NXcrystal
A crystal monochromator or analyzer.
NXdata
(required) NXdata describes the plottable data and related dimension scales.
NXdetector
A detector, detector bank, or multidetector.
NXdetector_group
Logical grouping of detector elements.
NXdetector_module
Geometry and logical description of a detector module.
NXdisk_chopper
A device blocking the beam in a temporal periodic pattern.
NXentry
(required) NXentry describes the measurement.
NXenvironment
Parameters for controlling external conditions
NXevent_data
Time-of-flight events
NXfermi_chopper
A Fermi chopper, possibly with curved slits.
NXfilter
For band pass beam filters.
NXflipper
A spin flipper.
NXfresnel_zone_plate
A fresnel zone plate
NXgeometry
legacy class - recommend to use NXtransformations now
NXgrating
A diffraction grating, as could be used in a soft X-ray monochromator
NXguide
A neutron optical element to direct the path of the beam.
NXinsertion_device
An insertion device, as used in a synchrotron light source.
NXinstrument
Collection of the components of the instrument or beamline.
NXlog
Information recorded as a function of time.
NXmirror
A beamline mirror or supermirror.
NXmoderator
A neutron moderator
NXmonitor
A monitor of incident beam data.
NXmonochromator
A wavelength defining device.
NXnote
Any additional freeform information not covered by the other base classes.
NXobject
This is the base object of NeXus
NXorientation
legacy class - recommend to use NXtransformations now
NXparameters
Container for parameters, usually used in processing or analysis.
NXpinhole
A simple pinhole.
NXpolarizer
A spin polarizer.
NXpositioner
A generic positioner such as a motor or piezo-electric transducer.
NXprocess
Document an event of data processing, reconstruction, or analysis for this data.
NXroot
Definition of the root NeXus group.
NXsample
Any information on the sample.
NXsensor
A sensor used to monitor an external condition
NXshape
legacy class - (used by NXgeometry) - the shape and size of a component.
NXslit
A simple slit.
NXsource
The neutron or x-ray storage ring/facility.
NXsubentry
Group of multiple application definitions for “multi-modal” (e.g. SAXS/WAXS) measurements.
NXtransformations
Collection of axis-based translations and rotations to describe a geometry.
NXtranslation
legacy class - (used by NXgeometry) - general spatial location of a component.
NXuser
Contact information for a user.
NXvelocity_selector
A neutron velocity selector
NXxraylens
An X-ray lens, typically at a synchrotron X-ray beam line.