Speaker
Alexander Holmes
(European Spallation Source ERIC)
Description
Neutron scattering measurements are an ideal case for Bayesian analysis – statistics are limited, measurement time is expensive and there is often relevant background information.
I will present an example of small angle neutron scattering from superconducting vortex lattices. Most of the signal detected is irrelevant, and contributes nothing but noise to the final result. A Bayesian treatment of the results, allows a huge enhancement of the signal to noise ratio, and treats missing data sensibly.
I will further argue that Bayesian analysis offers a huge amount to the scattering community and would benefit significantly from more systematic support from institutions such as the ESS.
Primary author
Alexander Holmes
(European Spallation Source ERIC)
