Is it sufficient to use float32 event-weights?
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Description
ScippNexus currently returns float32 event weights. Does this yield sufficient precision? Do we need to convert to float64 at some point?
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Research direction
Start by tracing how ScippNexus produces and consumes event weights, then identify the precision requirements for the neutron-scattering data reduction workflow. Compare the effects of float32 and float64 on relevant results and document whether conversion is needed and where it should occur.
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- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- data
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
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- Over a week
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- Stale
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- Needs clarification
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