SPARKX: a software package for analyzing relativistic kinematics in collision experiments

The European Physical Journal C 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nils Sass, Hendrik Roch, Niklas Götz, Renata Krupczak, Carl B. Rosenkvist
DOI: 10.1140/epjc/s10052-025-15258-8
Cited by: 1
References: 27

Abstract

Abstract SPARKX is an open-source Python package developed to analyze simulation data from heavy-ion collision experiments. By offering a comprehensive suite of tools, SPARKX simplifies data analysis workflows, supports multiple formats such as OSCAR2013, and integrates seamlessly with SMASH and JETSCAPE/X-SCAPE. This paper describes SPARKX’s architecture, features, and applications and demonstrates its effectiveness through detailed examples and performance benchmarks. SPARKX enhances productivity and precision in relativistic kinematics studies.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae

Publication details

Journal / source
The European Physical Journal C
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
86
Issue
1
Publication date
16 January 2026
Language
EN