ColumX - Advanced Electron Optics Simulation Platform

Copyright (c) 2024-2026 Shuimu Scientific
(Shuimu Scientific)
All Rights Reserved.

PATENT NOTICE
=============

This software contains proprietary algorithms that are the subject of
pending patent applications in the People's Republic of China. These
include, but are not limited to:

1. 基于自适应幂次的混合Seidel/Glaser磁透镜像差计算方法及系统
   (Adaptive-power hybrid Seidel/Glaser magnetic lens aberration
    calculation method and system)

2. 基于Kirkland散射因子的多晶体结构投影势快速计算方法及系统
   (Kirkland scattering factor based multi-crystal projected potential
    fast computation method and system)

3. 基于Conrady近轴传播的多级透镜级联像差传递计算方法及系统
   (Conrady paraxial propagation based multi-lens cascade aberration
    transfer calculation method and system)

Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of these algorithms
may constitute patent infringement.

LICENSE
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The Community Edition of ColumX is licensed under the GNU General
Public License version 3 (GPL v3).

The Professional and Enterprise editions require a commercial license
from Shuimu Scientific.

For licensing information, visit: https://columx.com
For inquiries, contact: contact@columx.com

THIRD-PARTY NOTICES
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This software uses the following open-source components:
- NumPy (BSD License)
- SciPy (BSD License)
- Matplotlib (PSF License)
- PySide6 (LGPL v3)
- FastAPI (MIT License)
- Uvicorn (BSD License)

All third-party licenses are acknowledged and their terms respected.
