NIST Atomic Spectra Database import

Loads data from the NIST ASD webform.

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Queries the NIST ASD lines1.pl webform using wget and parses the returned output using sed and matlab intrinsics. Looks ugly, and probably could be optimized, but works OK for the meantime.

Cite As

Alex James (2026). NIST Atomic Spectra Database import (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/34265-nist-atomic-spectra-database-import), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.1.0.0

Fixed to work with new NIST ASD version.

1.0.0.0