"""
LAMMPS trajectory file readers for molecular dynamics analysis.
This module provides robust I/O functionality for parsing LAMMPS dump files and extracting
simulation metadata. Functions are designed for general-purpose use across different MD
analysis workflows, with particular emphasis on electrochemical cell simulations.
Key Features
------------
- Automatic LAMMPS dump format detection and parsing
- Robust error handling for malformed or incomplete files
- Memory-efficient coordinate loading with column selection
- Batch processing capabilities for multi-trajectory analysis
- Simulation box parameter extraction for spatial analysis
File Format Support
-------------------
Supports standard LAMMPS dump format with headers:
- ITEM: TIMESTEP
- ITEM: NUMBER OF ATOMS
- ITEM: BOX BOUNDS [units]
- ITEM: ATOMS [column headers]
Performance Notes
-----------------
Memory usage: O(N * M * C) where N=atoms, M=files, C=columns
For large trajectories (>10^6 atoms), use column selection to minimize memory footprint.
Batch processing is optimized for time-series analysis workflows.
Error Handling Philosophy
-------------------------
Functions use fail-fast approach with descriptive error messages to catch file format
issues early. Validation ensures data consistency across multi-file analysis workflows.
Examples
--------
Extract simulation metadata:
>>> timestep, atoms, xlo, xhi, ylo, yhi, zlo, zhi = read_structure_info('dump.lammpstrj')
Load coordinates for analysis:
>>> from lammpskit.config import DEFAULT_COLUMNS_TO_READ
>>> coords, timesteps, atoms, xlo, xhi, ylo, yhi, zlo, zhi = read_coordinates(
... ['dump1.lammpstrj', 'dump2.lammpstrj'], skip_rows=9,
... columns_to_read=DEFAULT_COLUMNS_TO_READ)
"""
import re
import numpy as np
from typing import Tuple
# Import validation functions from config
from ..config import validate_file_list
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def read_structure_info(filepath: str) -> Tuple[int, int, float, float, float, float, float, float]:
"""
Extract simulation metadata from LAMMPS trajectory file header.
Parses LAMMPS dump file to extract timestep, atom count, and simulation box dimensions.
Essential for setting up analysis workflows and validating trajectory consistency.
Robust to common file format variations and provides detailed error diagnostics.
Parameters
----------
filepath : str
Path to LAMMPS trajectory file (.lammpstrj or .dump format).
Supports both absolute and relative paths.
Returns
-------
timestep : int
Simulation timestep number. Used for temporal analysis and file sequencing.
total_atoms : int
Total number of atoms in simulation. Critical for memory allocation and validation.
xlo, xhi : float
Lower and upper x-bounds of simulation box (Angstroms).
Defines spatial domain for analysis.
ylo, yhi : float
Lower and upper y-bounds of simulation box (Angstroms).
Used for periodic boundary condition handling.
zlo, zhi : float
Lower and upper z-bounds of simulation box (Angstroms).
Essential for layer analysis in electrochemical cells.
Raises
------
FileNotFoundError
If trajectory file doesn't exist at specified path.
EOFError
If file is truncated or missing required header sections.
ValueError
If header data is malformed or non-numeric values found.
OSError
If file permissions or disk I/O errors occur.
Notes
-----
Function expects standard LAMMPS dump format with fixed header structure.
Box bounds are returned in simulation units (typically Angstroms for MD).
For triclinic cells, only orthogonal bounds are extracted.
Performance
-----------
Computational complexity: O(1) - reads only file header
Memory usage: O(1) - minimal memory footprint
Typical execution time: <1ms for standard trajectory files
Examples
--------
Extract metadata for single trajectory:
>>> timestep, atoms, xlo, xhi, ylo, yhi, zlo, zhi = read_structure_info('dump.100000.lammpstrj')
>>> box_size_z = zhi - zlo # Calculate electrode separation
>>> print(f"Timestep {timestep}: {atoms} atoms, box height {box_size_z:.2f} Å")
Validate trajectory sequence:
>>> import glob
>>> files = sorted(glob.glob('dump.*.lammpstrj'))
>>> for f in files:
... ts, atoms, *box = read_structure_info(f)
... print(f"File {f}: timestep {ts}, {atoms} atoms")
"""
skip = 1
try:
with open(filepath, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
# Skip header lines before timestep
for _ in range(skip):
try:
next(f)
except StopIteration:
raise StopIteration(f"File is empty: {filepath}")
# Read timestep
line = f.readline()
if line == "":
raise EOFError(f"Missing data for Timestep: {filepath}")
c0 = re.split(r"\s+|\s|, |,", line)
c = [ele for ele in c0 if ele.strip()]
try:
timestep = int(c[0])
except (IndexError, ValueError):
raise ValueError(f"Malformed timestep line in file: {filepath} (got: {line.strip()})")
# Skip header lines before total atoms
for _ in range(skip):
try:
next(f)
except StopIteration:
raise StopIteration(f"Missing section for total atoms: {filepath}")
line = f.readline()
if line == "":
raise EOFError(f"Missing data for total atoms: {filepath}")
c0 = re.split(r"\s+|\s|, |,", line)
c = [ele for ele in c0 if ele.strip()]
try:
total_atoms = int(c[0])
except (IndexError, ValueError):
raise ValueError(f"Malformed total atoms line in file: {filepath} (got: {line.strip()})")
# Skip header lines before box bounds
for _ in range(skip):
try:
next(f)
except StopIteration:
raise StopIteration(f"Missing section for box bounds: {filepath}")
# Read x bounds
line = f.readline()
if line == "":
raise EOFError(f"Missing data for x bounds: {filepath}")
c0 = re.split(r"\s+|\s|, |,", line)
c = [ele for ele in c0 if ele.strip()]
try:
xlo = float(c[0])
xhi = float(c[1])
except (IndexError, ValueError):
raise ValueError(f"Malformed x bounds line in file: {filepath} (got: {line.strip()})")
# Read y bounds
line = f.readline()
if line == "":
raise EOFError(f"Missing data for y bounds: {filepath}")
c0 = re.split(r"\s+|\s|, |,", line)
c = [ele for ele in c0 if ele.strip()]
try:
ylo = float(c[0])
yhi = float(c[1])
except (IndexError, ValueError):
raise ValueError(f"Malformed y bounds line in file: {filepath} (got: {line.strip()})")
# Read z bounds
line = f.readline()
if line == "":
raise EOFError(f"Missing data for z bounds: {filepath}")
c0 = re.split(r"\s+|\s|, |,", line)
c = [ele for ele in c0 if ele.strip()]
try:
zlo = float(c[0])
zhi = float(c[1])
except (IndexError, ValueError):
raise ValueError(f"Malformed z bounds line in file: {filepath} (got: {line.strip()})")
return timestep, total_atoms, xlo, xhi, ylo, yhi, zlo, zhi
except FileNotFoundError:
raise FileNotFoundError(f"File not found: {filepath}")
except OSError as e:
raise OSError(f"Error opening file {filepath}: {e}")
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def read_coordinates(
file_list: list[str], skip_rows: int, columns_to_read: Tuple[int, ...]
) -> Tuple[np.ndarray, np.ndarray, int, float, float, float, float, float, float]:
"""
Load atomic coordinates and metadata from multiple LAMMPS trajectory files.
Efficiently reads trajectory sequences for time-series analysis, extracting atomic
coordinates and simulation parameters. Optimized for batch processing in electrochemical
cell analysis workflows. Provides comprehensive validation and memory-efficient loading
with selective column reading.
Parameters
----------
file_list : list of str
Trajectory files in temporal order. Typically generated from glob patterns
like 'dump.*.lammpstrj' or timestep sequences.
skip_rows : int
Header lines to skip before atomic data section. Standard LAMMPS format uses 9.
Accounts for TIMESTEP, NUMBER OF ATOMS, BOX BOUNDS, and ATOMS header lines.
columns_to_read : tuple of int
Column indices for atomic properties. Standard LAMMPS format:
(0=id, 1=type, 2=charge, 3=x, 4=y, 5=z, 6=vx, 7=vy, 8=vz, ...)
Use DEFAULT_COLUMNS_TO_READ or EXTENDED_COLUMNS_TO_READ from config.
Returns
-------
coordinates : np.ndarray, shape (n_files, n_atoms, n_columns)
Atomic coordinate arrays for all files. First dimension indexes files,
second dimension indexes atoms, third dimension indexes properties.
timestep_arr : np.ndarray, shape (n_files,)
Simulation timesteps corresponding to each file. Used for temporal analysis.
total_atoms : int
Number of atoms per file. Validated for consistency across all files.
xlo, xhi : float
Simulation box x-bounds in Angstroms. Used for periodic boundary calculations.
ylo, yhi : float
Simulation box y-bounds in Angstroms. Essential for spatial analysis setup.
zlo, zhi : float
Simulation box z-bounds in Angstroms. Critical for electrode separation in
electrochemical cell analysis.
Raises
------
ValueError
If file_list is empty, column indices are invalid, or atomic data is malformed.
EOFError
If any file has fewer atomic lines than expected from header.
FileNotFoundError
If any file in file_list doesn't exist (raised by validate_file_list).
Performance Notes
-----------------
Memory complexity: O(F * N * C) where F=files, N=atoms, C=columns
Time complexity: O(F * N) for coordinate loading
Memory optimization: Use column selection to reduce memory footprint by ~70%
For large datasets (>1GB):
- Use DEFAULT_COLUMNS_TO_READ instead of EXTENDED_COLUMNS_TO_READ
- Process files in smaller batches if memory constraints exist
- Consider chunked reading for very large trajectories
Electrochemical Cell Applications
---------------------------------
Typical usage patterns for HfTaO electrochemical analysis:
- Electrode separation: zhi - zlo (typically 20-100 Angstroms)
- Atom types: 2=Hf, odd=O, even(≠2)=Ta, {5,6,9,10}=electrodes
- Time series: Multiple files representing voltage cycling or SET/RESET processes
Examples
--------
Load coordinate sequence for filament analysis:
>>> import glob
>>> from lammpskit.config import DEFAULT_COLUMNS_TO_READ
>>> files = sorted(glob.glob('trajectory_*.lammpstrj'))
>>> coords, timesteps, atoms, xlo, xhi, ylo, yhi, zlo, zhi = read_coordinates(
... files, skip_rows=9, columns_to_read=DEFAULT_COLUMNS_TO_READ)
>>> print(f"Loaded {len(files)} files: {coords.shape}")
>>> electrode_separation = zhi - zlo
>>> print(f"Electrode separation: {electrode_separation:.1f} Å")
Memory-efficient loading for large trajectories:
>>> # Use core columns only: id, type, charge, x, y, z
>>> core_columns = (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
>>> coords, timesteps, atoms, *box = read_coordinates(
... files[:10], skip_rows=9, columns_to_read=core_columns) # First 10 files only
Validate trajectory consistency:
>>> coords, timesteps, atoms, *box = read_coordinates(files, 9, DEFAULT_COLUMNS_TO_READ)
>>> print(f"Trajectory spans timesteps {timesteps[0]} to {timesteps[-1]}")
>>> print(f"Consistent atom count: {atoms} across {len(files)} files")
"""
print(file_list)
# Validate input parameters using centralized functions
validate_file_list(file_list)
timestep_arr: list[int] = []
coordinates: list[np.ndarray] = []
for filepath in file_list:
# Extract simulation parameters from each file
timestep, total_atoms, xlo, xhi, ylo, yhi, zlo, zhi = read_structure_info(filepath)
timestep_arr.append(timestep)
try:
# Read atomic coordinates
coords = np.loadtxt(
filepath, delimiter=" ", comments="#", skiprows=skip_rows, max_rows=total_atoms, usecols=columns_to_read
)
except ValueError as e:
raise ValueError(
f"Column index out of range or Non-float atomic data in file: {filepath} (error: {e})\n (column indices provided to read = {columns_to_read})"
)
if coords.shape[0] != total_atoms:
raise EOFError(f"File {filepath} has fewer atom lines ({coords.shape[0]}) than expected ({total_atoms})")
coordinates.append(coords)
# Return arrays and simulation parameters
return (np.array(coordinates), np.array(timestep_arr), total_atoms, xlo, xhi, ylo, yhi, zlo, zhi)