scopesim_templates.calibration.flat_field

scopesim_templates.calibration.flat_field(temperature=5000, amplitude=<Magnitude 0. mag(AB)>, filter_curve='V', extend=60) → Source

Create a flat-field source to be used in ScopeSim.

The spectral shape is given by a Black Body Spectrum with a temperature set by the user, so it can also be used in spectroscopy with enough realism.

Flats-fields usually also contain an illumination pattern. They might be implemented in ScopeSim.effects. TODO: Investigate if that belongs eventually here.

Default values are just a wild guess. We need to find more realistic ones.

Parameters:

temperature: float

[Kelvin] Temperature of the lamp

amplitude: u.Quantity

[u.Quantity] amplitude of the lamp in u.ABmag, u.mag (vega) or u. STmag

filter_curve: str

any filter curve available for spextra, used for scaling

Returns:

src: Source