14 lines
530 B
Python
14 lines
530 B
Python
import numpy as np
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def model_density_distribution(r_bins: np.ndarray, M: float = 5, a: float = 5) -> np.ndarray:
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"""
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Generate a density distribution for a spherical galaxy model, as per the Hernquist model.
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Parameters:
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- r_bins: The radial bins to calculate the density distribution for.
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- M: The total mass of the galaxy.
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- a: The scale radius of the galaxy.
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See https://doi.org/10.1086%2F168845 for more information.
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"""
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rho = M / (2 * np.pi) * a / (r_bins * (r_bins + a)**3)
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return rho |