gaussianBeamResponse
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Computes the gain at the specified radial offset from the center
of a Gaussian beam. For the inverse function, see
gaussianBeamOffset.
Usage:
au.gaussianBeamResponse(radius, frequency=None, fwhm=None, diameter=12.0, taper=10.0,
obscuration=0.75, verbose=False, showEquation=False,
use2007formula=True, fwhmfactor=None)
Required inputs:
- radius: in arcseconds
- and one of the following:
- fwhm: in arcseconds
- frequency: in Hz or GHz (float or string with units, GHz is assumed if value<1000)
- If frequency is specified, ALMA 12m parameters are assumed.
Optional inputs:
Example:
CASA <3>: au.gaussianBeamResponse(10, fwhm=50)
Out[3]: 0.8950267608170881
CASA <4>: au.gaussianBeamResponse(10, frequency='86GHz')
Out[4]: 0.94142247625203801
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ToddHunter - 2015-01-31