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Situated at ELI-NP, the mini-eTPC detector is a gas-based time-projection chamber that investigates photonuclear reactions in astrophysical energy ranges. With its highly segmented anode and sophisticated Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM)-based read-out system, it explores mechanisms leading to 12C and 16O isotope formation. This detector is developed by ELI-NP/IFIN-HH in collaboration with University of Warsaw and facilitates inverse reactions like neutron-12C interactions, enabling the measurement of triple alpha to 12C cross-sections. Comparing with our previous work that relied on time-consuming data analysis methods, this study marks a revolutionary change. By introducing data science algorithms, we enhance analysis efficiency, estimated to reduce the timeline from a year to a few weeks. The study is based on data from the IFIN-HH's 3MV Tandetron Accelerator commissioning experiment, specifically designed for the TPC detector, featuring a neutron beam directed at a CO2 target. Effectively comparing old and new analysis methods using this dataset, we underscore the strength of our innovative approach. We incorporate new strategies, such as color-based feature extraction from images, to accelerate data sorting. This not only validates previous findings but also highlights the profound impact of our improved analysis on advancing complex nuclear reaction investigations.
