MX Data Analysis

The MX Data Analysis team develops and maintains the automated processing infrastructure for the MX beamlines, as well as new tools to support experimental data analysis.

Data analysis in MX consists of two main stages: auto-processing and downstream processing.

Auto-processing converts diffraction images into a set of reflection intensities (MTZ file) by analysing the diffraction spots recorded on the detector during an experiment.

Downstream processing then uses these reflection intensities to attempt solving the phase problem and generate an initial structural model. Further manual refinement is typically required to produce a final, publication-quality structure.

The pages in this section provide an overview of the data analysis tools available on the MX beamlines, with guidance on how and when to use them.