key4hep / key4hep/k4Gen

PythiaInterface should produce directly events in EDM format, at least as an option

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C++
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Description

Having to run a converter after the generation seems an inefficiency.
We should implement a direct Pythia8 to EDM converter tool.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the existing post-generation converter and the Pythia8 generation path; define the optional direct-output interface and verify that it produces EDM events without requiring a separate conversion step.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
data, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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