refnx: neutron and X-ray reflectometry analysis in Python

The refnx Python modules for neutron and X-ray reflectometry data analysis are introduced. A sample analysis illustrates a Bayesian approach using a Markov-chain Monte Carlo algorithm to understand the confidence in the fit parameters.

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