• Highly parallelized iterative tomography reconstruction methodology:
  • using Trace (collaborative with MCS);
  • in TomoPy (with NERSC; NESCAP supported)
• Mosaic tomography reconstruction algorithms (collaborative with Univ. of Chicago, Notre Dame, Northeastern Univ. & ALCF; LDRD & ADSP support)
• MONA: Design and testing of a Framework for streaming data analysis for adaptive control of experiments (combined project of CXS, SDM & BCDA)
• Development of tomographic reconstruction methodology for ptychographic measurements (with MCS)
• Multimodal interpretation of diffusion tensor MRI and microCT assisted by machine learning (with Univ. of Chicago; supported by U of C Seed Grant)
• Algorithms for correction of experimental aberrations in x-ray scanning probe measurements (with MCS; LDRD support)
• Methodologies for differential phase contrast surface reconstructions (with Optics group)
• Coded aperature depth reconstruction algorithms for Laue diffraction microscopy (with Surface Scattering & Microdiffraction group)
• Robust Optimization and Modeling for Phase Retrieval (ROMPR): modeling and optimization for automating coherent X-ray diffraction imaging (led by MCS; ASCR Applied Math funded)
• Advanced algorithms for high energy diffraction microscopy (HEDM) using APS's MIDAS code (with Materials Physics and Engineering group)
  • Processing pipelines for real-time data reduction and inversion with NERSC & Orthros (draws on past MCS work; LDRD supported)
  • Combined processing of multiple detector data
  • Model development for interpretation of near-field HEDM diffraction intensities
  • Mosaic HEDM: combining results from double-focussed beams
• Expansion of comprehensive model-fitting all types of diffraction data with GSAS-II: fitting to reflectometry data; derivation of powder diffraction profile models from fundamental parameter instrument descriptions; scripting capabilities for automated beamline calibration; optimization stacking fault parameters.

Planned tasks include:

• Algorithms for identifying aliens (extraneous scattering) in CDI (with SDM; requestor: Ross Harder)

Awaits sample data with highlighted "aliens" and prototype inversion code

• Exploration of thin-section fluorescence tomography reconstruction (requestor: Olga Antipova)

Awaits sample data sets for method development

Tasks referred to SDM:

• Droplet size/centering recognition & control (requestor Soeke Seifert)
• Data quality feedback for SAXS (Beyongdu Lee);

Future discussions needed:

• HE TXM Tomography (Almer/Kenesei)
• Fluorescence confocal mapping (TRR & SPC)