From 30fa66c48e92c8d9b5bac08df3d898d1e902cd44 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Han Yang <yanghan234@outlook.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2024 21:27:58 +0800
Subject: [PATCH] add notes for python version and mac installation

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 README.md | 5 ++++-
 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -23,7 +23,8 @@ This README provides a quick start guide. For more comprehensive information, pl
 ## Installation
 
 ### Prerequisite
-* Python==3.9
+* `Python >= 3.9`
+
 
 ### Install from PyPI
 > [!TIP]
@@ -37,6 +38,8 @@ This README provides a quick start guide. For more comprehensive information, pl
 > conda activate mattersim
 > ```
 >
+> Although MatterSim can be installed with `Python > 3.9`, we recommend using `Python == 3.9` for optimal compatibility.
+> Additionally, if you are using Mac OS X with Apple Silicon, please be aware of potential numerical instability with the MPS backend. In such cases, we advise using the CPU device for MatterSim.
 
 To install MatterSim, use the following command. Please note that downloading the dependencies may take some time:
 ```bash