Development of a software suite on X-ray diffraction experiments

Abstract

Angle dispersive powder X-ray diffraction experiments using a flat imaging plate (IP) are one of the most popular methods in high-pressure material science. In order to support such experiments, we developed two software, IPAnalyzer and PDIndexer. IPAnalyzer can convert a two-dimensional Debye-ring pattern to one-dimensional (Bragg-Brentano) geometry. IPAnalyzer can also calibrate experimental parameters (wave length, camera length, and so on) automatically. PDIndexer can display the converted pattern(s) and diffraction peaks calculated for any crystals.