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Lightlab

A python library for remote laboratory control. Laboratory remoting facilitates experimental research:

access from anywhere
large dataset gathering, storage, and analysis
repeatability
real-time status and progress monitoring,
intra- and inter-group collaboration

This package includes:

A shared library of instrument drivers
Representation of state for labs of multiple users
Driver-independent abstractions of instruments
Utilities for data structures, advanced sweeping, search procedures, spectrum analysis, and characterization
Constructs of laboratory virtualization for repeatability and rapid user code development
Detailed documentation of tips, tricks, and instructions for prepping your lab for remoting

Here is our philosophy of how a modern lab can look.

Installation

From PyPI:

pip install lightlab

From source (developer mode):

git clone https://github.com/lightwave-lab/lightlab.git
cd lightlab
pip install -e .  # install in editable mode.

Getting started

Configure GPIB/ethernet communication on a personal computer or instrumentation server
Initialize the representation of your lab state
Write a driver or use an existing one
Read about advanced features and tutorials
Get going! Need more help? Have suggestions? File an issue

Readthedocs: lightlab.readthedocs.io

Github: https://github.com/lightwave-lab/lightlab

Supported platforms

Server: Mac OS and Linux running ≥python3.6; not tested on Windows (to do).

Auxiliary hosts: Mac OS, Linux, Windows

Acknowledgements

This material is based in part upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number E2CDA-1740262. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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