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Prerequisite Knowledge
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When using LModeA-nano, you are expected to know

* some basics about PyMOL 

* how to conduct structure optimization and  vibrational frequency calculations with solid-state modeling packages (e.g. VASP) or/and quantum chemistry modeling packages (e.g. Gaussian)

* general idea of the local vibrational mode theory

* some basics about `Phonopy <https://phonopy.github.io/phonopy/>`_ package