LFKit currently focuses mainly on Schechter-style LF models. We should extend the model registry with additional common LF parametrizations so the package is useful beyond standard galaxy Schechter fits.
Useful models to add:
[ ] - Saunders / modified Schechter model
[ ] - double power law
[ ] - log-normal LF
[ ] - Gaussian-in-magnitude LF
[ ] - tabulated or binned LF model
Motivation:
Schechter and double-Schechter models are very useful, but they do not cover all common LF use cases. Saunders-like forms are often used for infrared or star-forming galaxy LFs, double power laws are common for AGN/quasar and high-redshift UV LFs, and log-normal or Gaussian forms are useful for specific populations or CLF components.
Desired outcome:
New LF models should be added through the existing model registry/API machinery, with tests and minimal examples. Adding these models should not require duplicating API plumbing.
LFKit currently focuses mainly on Schechter-style LF models. We should extend the model registry with additional common LF parametrizations so the package is useful beyond standard galaxy Schechter fits.
Useful models to add:
[ ] - Saunders / modified Schechter model
[ ] - double power law
[ ] - log-normal LF
[ ] - Gaussian-in-magnitude LF
[ ] - tabulated or binned LF model
Motivation:
Schechter and double-Schechter models are very useful, but they do not cover all common LF use cases. Saunders-like forms are often used for infrared or star-forming galaxy LFs, double power laws are common for AGN/quasar and high-redshift UV LFs, and log-normal or Gaussian forms are useful for specific populations or CLF components.
Desired outcome:
New LF models should be added through the existing model registry/API machinery, with tests and minimal examples. Adding these models should not require duplicating API plumbing.