Spexwavepy: an open-source Python package for X-ray wavefront sensing using speckle-based techniques.

Area of Science:

• Physics
• Optics
• Materials Science

Background:

• In situ wavefront sensing is crucial for high-quality X-ray experimental beams.
• X-ray speckle-based techniques offer simple setups and versatile data acquisition for wavefront sensing.
• Existing tools lack user-friendliness, hindering adoption by new researchers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce spexwavepy, an open-source Python package for X-ray wavefront sensing.
• To provide an accessible and user-friendly software solution for speckle-based techniques.
• To facilitate the application of advanced wavefront sensing methods in X-ray science.

Main Methods:

• Development of an open-source Python package named spexwavepy.
• Implementation of various X-ray speckle-based wavefront sensing techniques.
• Inclusion of real experimental data examples and comprehensive online documentation.

Main Results:

• spexwavepy offers a comprehensive suite of tools for X-ray speckle-based wavefront sensing.
• The package includes practical examples and detailed documentation to aid user learning.
• The software is designed to be easily adopted by researchers new to these techniques.

Conclusions:

• spexwavepy lowers the barrier to entry for utilizing X-ray speckle-based wavefront sensing.
• The package supports researchers in applying advanced techniques at synchrotron radiation and X-ray free-electron laser facilities.
• This open-source tool promotes wider accessibility and application of in situ wavefront sensing in X-ray science.