FreeHEP Java Library

Components and Tools for Java
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News

  • September 28, 2005, CERNLibAdapter 3.0.6 released.
  • October 27, 2004: AIDAJNI version 3.2.3 released.
  • July 9, 2004: AIDAJNI version 3.2.2 released.
  • March 3, 2004: New Forum Site is open!! Please join for discusssions on all our products.
  • March 2, 2004: JAIDA version 3.2.1 and AIDAJNI version 3.2.1 released.
  • December 11, 2003: version 1.2.2 released.
  • December 5, 2003: VectorGraphics version 1.2.2 and PSViewer version 1.0.0 released.
  • November 26, 2003: AIDAJNI version 3.2.0 released and FreeHEP Announce Mailing list created.
  • October 18, 2003: JAIDA version 3.2.0 and AIDAJNI version 3.0.4 released.
  • June 5, 2003: version 1.2.1 released.
  • May 17, 2003: version 1.2 released.
  • March 24-28, 2003: FreeHEP @ CHEP03
  • March 20, 2003: version 1.1 released.

The goal of the FreeHEP library is to encourage the sharing and reuse of Java code in High Energy Physics. Although some of the code is fairly specific to HEP, other code is more generic and could be used by anyone. To maximize reuse we strive to keep the dependencies between various packages in the FreeHEP library to a minimum, so you can use which ever parts interest you without being forced to use the entire library.

The FreeHEP Java library is an "Open Source" library distributed under the terms of the LGPL.

The best way to get to know the library and its components is to have a look at the Demonstrations, browse the API documentation or look at the Status pages of the packages. Several components have their own descriptions, see below. For an overview you may want to check out the Publications and Talks page.

Components

General purpose

Application Framework
A set of classes to build your own Java application with easy setup of menus, plugin capabilities, etc... (see demo)
AID
A compiler to compile Abstract Interface Definitions into header files and interfaces for different target languages (C++, Java).
JAIDA
The Java reference implementation of AIDA.
AIDAJNI
The C++ wrapper to call a Java AIDA implementation from C++.
IO
Extensions to Streams and Writers of the java.io package.
PSViewer
A PostScript viewer for separate use or embedding in an application.
Vector Graphics
A Image and Vector Graphics package which enables Java programs to generate image and vector graphics in a variety of formats including PDF, Postscript, EMF, SVG, SWF, PNG, JPEG, etc. (see demo)

High Energy Physics specific

HepRep
A Generic Interface Definition for HEP Event Display Representables.
AIDA
Abstract Interfaces for Data Analysis interfaces.
HEPIO, ROOTIO
Various HEP specific IO formats in Java including Root and StdHEP (part of CLHEP).

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