models.radiativeTransfer#

A subpackage to integrate the radiative transfer equation from a given position.

\[\mathrm{d}T_\mathrm{B, \nu} = -T_\mathrm{B, \nu}(0) \kappa_\nu \mathrm{d}s + \epsilon_\nu \mathrm{d}s\]

This form of the radiative transfer equation assumes we are in a regime where the Rayleigh-Jeans law applies (such that \(h \nu << k T_\mathrm{exc}\)).

This subpackage is intended to be run separately from the full three-dimensional kosmatau3d model. There are a selection of options available that can simplify the calculation, but currently only the 'disk' option for the Milky Way is tested:.

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