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Abstract
DD4hep serves as a generic detector description toolkit recommended for offline software development in next-generation high-energy physics (HEP) experiments. Conversely, Filmbox (FBX) stands out as a widely used 3D modeling file format within the 3D software industry. In this paper, we introduce a novel method that can automatically convert complex HEP detector geometries from DD4hep description into 3D models in the FBX format. The feasibility of this method was demonstrated by its application to the DD4hep description of the Compact Linear Collider detector and several sub-detectors of the super Tau-Charm facility and circular electron-positron collider experiments. The automatic DD4hep–FBX detector conversion interface provides convenience for further development of applications, such as detector design, simulation, visualization, data monitoring, and outreach, in HEP experiments.
期刊介绍:
Nuclear Science and Techniques (NST) reports scientific findings, technical advances and important results in the fields of nuclear science and techniques. The aim of this periodical is to stimulate cross-fertilization of knowledge among scientists and engineers working in the fields of nuclear research.
Scope covers the following subjects:
• Synchrotron radiation applications, beamline technology;
• Accelerator, ray technology and applications;
• Nuclear chemistry, radiochemistry, radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear medicine;
• Nuclear electronics and instrumentation;
• Nuclear physics and interdisciplinary research;
• Nuclear energy science and engineering.