12. Core modules

The MDAnalysis.core modules contain functionality essential for MDAnalysis, such as the central data structures in MDAnalysis.core.universe and MDAnalysis.core.groups or the selection definitions and parsing in MDAnalysis.core.selection.

12.2. Important objects for users

All users of MDAnalysis need to understand the two most important classes in this section, namely the Universe and the AtomGroup.

12.3. Topology system

The topology system is primarily of interest to developers.

12.4. Selection system

The selection system is primarily of interest to developers.