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.

From PyPI:

pip install lightlab

From source:

git clone git@github.com:lightwave-lab/lightlab.git
cd lightlab
make venv

1. Configure GPIB/ethernet communication on an 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!

Readthedocs: lightlab.readthedocs.io

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

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

Auxiliary hosts: Mac OS, Linux, Windows