Official Resources
- Homepage: https://henriquemiranda.github.io/phononwebsite/
- Source Repository: https://github.com/henriquemiranda/phononwebsite
- License: MIT License
Overview
phononwebsite is a web-based tool for visualizing lattice vibrations (phonons) in materials. It provides an interactive 3D visualization of phonon modes, allowing users to explore atomic displacements for different phonon branches and q-points.
Scientific domain: Phonon visualization, lattice dynamics education
Target user community: Researchers and students visualizing phonon modes
Theoretical Methods
- Phonon mode visualization
- Eigenvector animation
- 3D crystal structure display
- Interactive q-point selection
- Mode frequency display
Capabilities (CRITICAL)
- Interactive 3D phonon visualization
- Atomic displacement animations
- Multiple phonon branches
- Q-point path navigation
- Phonopy band.yaml support
- Web-based interface
- No installation required
Key Strengths
Web-Based:
- No installation needed
- Cross-platform
- Shareable visualizations
- Educational tool
Interactive:
- 3D manipulation
- Mode selection
- Animation controls
- Intuitive interface
Inputs & Outputs
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Input formats:
- Phonopy band.yaml
- JSON phonon data
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Output data types:
- Interactive visualizations
- Animations
- Screenshots
Interfaces & Ecosystem
- Phonopy: Primary data source
- Web browser: Interface
- JavaScript/Three.js: Rendering
Advanced Features
- 3D visualization: Interactive crystal structure display
- Mode animation: Atomic displacement animations
- Q-point navigation: Interactive path selection
- Branch selection: Individual phonon branch visualization
- Three.js rendering: High-quality WebGL graphics
- Shareable links: Direct URL to specific visualizations
Performance Characteristics
- Web-based: Runs in browser
- No installation required
- Fast rendering with WebGL
- Cross-platform compatible
Computational Cost
- Phonopy calculation: External (dominant cost)
- phononwebsite: No computation (visualization only)
- Overall: Zero computational overhead
Best Practices
- Use converged Phonopy calculations
- Export band.yaml with eigenvectors
- Use modern browser for best performance
- Adjust animation speed for clarity
Limitations & Known Constraints
- Limited analysis features
- Visualization only
- Requires compatible input
- Browser-dependent
Application Areas
- Phonon mode visualization
- Teaching and education
- Publication figures
- Mode analysis
- Presentations
Verification & Sources
Primary sources:
- Website: https://henriquemiranda.github.io/phononwebsite/
- GitHub: https://github.com/henriquemiranda/phononwebsite
Confidence: VERIFIED
Verification status: ✅ VERIFIED
- Source code: OPEN (GitHub, MIT)
- Web interface: ACCESSIBLE