3.3.3. Contributed Definitions

A description of each NeXus contributed definition is given. NXDL files in the NeXus contributed definitions include propositions from the community for NeXus base classes or application definitions, as well as other NXDL files for long-term archival by NeXus. Consider the contributed definitions as either in incubation or a special case not for general use. The NIAC: The NeXus International Advisory Committee is charged to review any new contributed definitions and provide feedback to the authors before ratification and acceptance as either a base class or application definition.

NXcontainer

State of a container holding the sample under investigation.

NXcsg

constructive solid geometry NeXus class, using NXquadric

NXcxi_ptycho

Application definition for a ptychography experiment. This is compatible with CXI from version 1.6 (discussed with Filippe Maia) if this application definition

NXelectrostatic_kicker

definition for a electrostatic kicker.

NXmagnetic_kicker

definition for a magnetic kicker.

NXquadric

definition of a quadric surface.

NXquadrupole_magnet

definition for a quadrupole magnet.

NXseparator

definition for an electrostatic separator.

NXsnsevent

This is a definition for event data from Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) at ORNL.

NXsnshisto

This is a definition for histogram data from Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) at ORNL.

NXsolenoid_magnet

definition for a solenoid magnet.

NXsolid_geometry

the head node for constructively defined geometry

NXspecdata

Data collected by SPEC control and data acquisition software

NXspin_rotator

definition for a spin rotator.