Code Comparison

Several groups have started a comparison of their supernova radiative transfer codes to understand systematics uncertainties and different strategies. The first meeting is summarized here.

The description of file formats used can be found here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YQky4yq45z-KGbKG1MhLRivSP6RmEjte7nN-UZ0H-3M/edit?usp=sharing.

For our code comparison, we will calculate spectra at 5, 10, 15, 20 days post-explosion.

• Compare Blondin Toy Models
  • Comparison of snia_toy01.dat
  • Comparison of snia_toy06.dat
• Plasma comparison
  • Accessing the plasma states
  • Updating the plasma state