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Add external phonon input workflows for Phonopy and ASE - #12

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This PR adds helper scripts and documentation for using external Γ-point phonon modes with vasp_raman.py.

The added workflow includes:

  • conversion from Phonopy qpoints.yaml to freq.dat and modes_sqrt_amu.dat
  • conversion from ASE vibration output to freq.dat and modes_sqrt_amu.dat
  • a basic input checker for the generated external phonon files
  • documentation using the bulk-Si benchmark

I tested both routes on the bulk-Si example. The Phonopy-derived and ASE-derived routes reproduce the main Raman-active Si modes within about 1 cm^-1, with Raman activities close to the original workflow.

No VASP output files or pseudopotential files are included.

This README provides information on using external phonon input routes for vibrational modes with vasp_raman.py, including scripts for converting data from Phonopy and ASE.
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afonari commented Jul 8, 2026

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There is a bunch of code duplication with vasp_raman.py. Move everything there. Don't create folders on the root level. Add unit tests. Thanks for the PR.

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