Python code to read in and interpolate tables for absorption of high energy gamma rays
Project description
Python packages to read in and interpolate tables for the photon density of the Extragalactic Background Light (EBL) and the resulting opacity for high energy gamma rays.
Prerequisites
Python 2.7 and newest versions of the following packages: - numpy - scipy - astropy
Installation
Download the package, add the path of the repository to your python home variable, e.g. by typing (or including in your .bashrc file): > export PYTHONPATH=”$PYTHONPATH:/path/to/ebltable:/some/other/path:”
To use EBL model files, you have to set the EBL_FILE_PATH environment variable, e.g., by typing > export EBL_FILE_PATH=/path/to/ebltable/ebl_model_files
The EBL model files are included in the ebl path. Check the installation by running > python example.py
The script is heavily commented to explain its use.
License
eblstud is distributed under the modified BSD License.
