Table of Content
Overview
EPCryst is based on EPC algorithm which can generate trial structure models (TSM) based on unit cell contents and space group information. The most promising TSMs will be selected (by a serial of rules) and solved by global optimization algorithms.
Features
- User friendly interface
- Automatic trial structure generator
- Full control of trial structure generate process
- Editable structure parameters
- Multiple global optimization algorithms
Following is the screenshot of the Epcryst program:
Framework
Epcryst solve crystal structure in 3 main steps:
- Generate trail structures
- Select candidate strucutures
- Solve crystal structure using global optimization method
The following figure illustrate how each module of Epcryst work together:
Download & Installation
Epcryst is a cross-plate form scientific program which can run on Windows, Linux and Mac OSX Operation systems. However only windows version has been thoroughly tested and provided here. For the other two plate forms, please ask dixiaodeng[at]gmail.com for help.
| Plateform | Download |
|---|---|
| Windows | Epcryst Windows Installer |
| Linux | None |
| Mac OSX | None |
Documents & Tutorial
Epcryst has user friendly user interface and the usage is straight forward. You can view examples shipped within the installer for preparing the input files. Furthermore, here is a detailed tutorial give you the basic concept how Epcryst works.
A basic Epcryst tutorial