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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

  1. Configure GPIB/ethernet communication on a personal computer or instrumentation server
  2. Initialize the representation of your lab state
  3. Write a driver or use an existing one
  4. Read about advanced features and tutorials
  5. 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.