ASCL.net - Astrophysics Source Code Library

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The Astrophysics Source Code Library (ASCL.net) is a comprehensive online repository for source codes relevant to astrophysics, established in March 1999. All codes available on ASCL.net have been utilized in peer-reviewed publications, although their correctness is not guaranteed. Users can access the library at ASCL.net and direct inquiries to ascl@mtu.edu. For specific astrophysical calculations, tools like XSTAR are recommended for tasks such as replacing heating mechanisms with photo-heating mechanisms.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with astrophysical concepts and calculations
  • Understanding of source code repositories and their significance in research
  • Basic knowledge of Cygwin for running programs on Windows
  • Experience with compiling and running astrophysical simulation software
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the functionalities of XSTAR for astrophysical modeling
  • Review the FAQ section on ASCL.net for common queries
  • Learn how to utilize Cygwin for running Unix-like applications on Windows
  • Investigate the process of modifying source code for specific astrophysical applications
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Astrophysicists, researchers in computational astrophysics, and software developers interested in astrophysical simulations will benefit from this discussion.

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The Astrophysics Source Code Library (ASCL or ASCL.net) is a free, on-line library housing source codes of all sizes that are of interest to astrophysicists. All ASCL.net source codes have been used to generate results published in or submitted to a refereed journal. No ASCL.net code is guaranteed to be correct.

ASCL's main URL is ASCL.net . Many questions about ASCL.net are answered in our FAQ list. Email to ASCL.net can be sent to ascl@mtu.edu . ASCL.net was founded in March 1999.

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Very interesting! It looks like calculating luminosities is quite involved, which I was beginning to suspect. At the moment, it appears that XSTAR will best answer my question in

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=120096"

All I need to do is to replace the "heating" mechansim with a photo-heating mechanism (and compile, run, and learn to understand the output of the program).

[add]xstar's new home appears to be different than in the above webpage, google finds

http://heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/software/xstar/xstar.html

[edit]It looks like I don't have to compile anything to get it to run under WinDoze, all I need is cygwin.
 
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