PyGammaRAD

v0.2.5 suspicious
4.0
Medium Risk

Calculations of angular distribution coefficients in aligned and partially-aligned nuclei and general vector-coupling calculator for quantum mechanical applications based on the theory of angular momentum

🤖 AI Analysis

Final verdict: SUSPICIOUS

While the package shows no direct signs of malicious intent or activity, the low repository activity and limited maintainer history raise concerns about its reliability and maintenance over time.

  • Low repository activity
  • Limited maintainer history
Per-check LLM notes
  • Network: No network calls detected, which is normal unless the package requires external services.
  • Shell: No shell execution patterns detected, indicating no immediate signs of malicious activity.
  • Obfuscation: No obfuscation patterns detected, indicating low risk of malicious activity.
  • Credentials: No credential harvesting patterns detected, indicating low risk of malicious activity.
  • Metadata: The repository has low activity and the maintainer has limited history, suggesting potential unreliability but no clear signs of malice.

🔬 Heuristic Checks

✓ Outbound Network Calls

No suspicious network call patterns found

✓ Code Obfuscation

No obfuscation patterns detected

✓ Shell / Subprocess Execution

No shell execution patterns detected

✓ Credential Harvesting

No credential harvesting patterns detected

✓ Typosquatting

No typosquatting candidates detected

✓ Registered Email Domain

Email domain looks legitimate: berkeley.edu

✓ Suspicious Page Links

All external links appear legitimate

⚠ Git Repository History score 2.5

Git history flags: Repository has zero stars and zero forks

  • Repository has zero stars and zero forks
⚠ Maintainer History score 2.0

1 maintainer concern(s) found

  • Author "Aaron M. Hurst" appears to have only 1 package on PyPI (new or inactive account)
✓ Known CVE Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities found in OSV database.

💡 AI App Starter Prompt

Use this prompt to build a project with PyGammaRAD 
Create a mini-application named 'GammaRAD Explorer' using the Python package 'PyGammaRAD'. This application will serve as a tool for physicists and researchers interested in exploring angular distribution coefficients in aligned and partially-aligned nuclei, as well as general vector-coupling calculations in quantum mechanics.

The application should have the following functionalities:
1. User Interface: Develop a simple yet intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) using a library like Tkinter or PyQt. The GUI should allow users to input parameters such as nuclear spin states, alignment angles, and other relevant quantum numbers.
2. Calculation Engine: Utilize PyGammaRAD to perform real-time calculations based on user inputs. Ensure that the calculations include both aligned and partially-aligned nuclei scenarios, providing accurate angular distribution coefficients and vector-coupling values.
3. Visualization: Implement visualization capabilities to graphically represent the results of the calculations. Users should be able to see plots of angular distributions and vector couplings, helping them better understand the data.
4. Save & Export: Allow users to save their input parameters and calculation results into a file (e.g., CSV or JSON). Additionally, provide an option to export the visualizations as image files (e.g., PNG).
5. Documentation: Include comprehensive documentation within the application, explaining the significance of each parameter and the underlying theory behind the calculations performed by PyGammaRAD.

Steps to Build the Application:
- Step 1: Set up the development environment with Python and necessary libraries including PyGammaRAD, Tkinter/PyQt, Matplotlib for plotting, and Pandas for data handling.
- Step 2: Design the GUI layout ensuring it is user-friendly and includes all necessary input fields and buttons for initiating calculations.
- Step 3: Integrate PyGammaRAD functions into the backend logic of your application to handle complex calculations efficiently.
- Step 4: Develop the visualization component, allowing users to interactively explore different aspects of the calculated data through dynamic plots.
- Step 5: Implement saving/exporting functionality ensuring that all user data and results are easily accessible outside the application.
- Step 6: Test the application thoroughly to ensure accuracy in calculations and reliability in visualizations and data handling.
- Step 7: Create detailed documentation and tutorials to guide users on how to use the GammaRAD Explorer effectively.

This project aims to provide a powerful yet accessible tool for researchers working in the field of quantum mechanics and nuclear physics.