MagTrack is a free open-source Python library for tracking symmetric beads in single-molecule magnetic tweezers experiments.
- Sub-pixel XYZ coordinates
- GPU accelerated (optional, requires a CUDA-capable GPU)
- Python notebook included with examples
- Documented, tested, and benchmarked
- Only depends on NumPy, SciPy, and CuPy
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Easy installation with pip
Try a demo in a Google Colab notebook
⏳ Install
Get started with MagTrack by following the installation instructions.
⚒ Usage
import magtrack
# Run the full default XYZ pipeline
x, y, z, profiles = magtrack.stack_to_xyzp(stack)
# Or make your own pipeline from algorithms you prefer
x, y = magtrack.center_of_mass(stack)
x, y = magtrack.auto_conv_sub_pixel(stack, x, y)
profiles = magtrack.fft_profile(stack)
...
More Examples
You can see more examples of how to use MagTrack in this notebook.
Try it out with Google Colab. 
📖 Documentation
View the full guide to MagTrack at magtrack.readthedocs.io
🔬 Live Microscope Control and Acquisition
You can use MagTrack for live video processes using our sister project MagScope.
💬 Support
Report issues and make requests on the GitHub issue tracker.
Having trouble? Need help? Have suggestions? Want to contribute?
Email us at magtrackandmagscope@gmail.com
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