Sphere T-Matrix

[lucifer1004]

I noticed that sphere data cannot include the T-matrix filename in v4 (the manual says there can be 3, 4, 5, or 6 columns, but does not mention an extra string field for T-matrix), is this function deprecated?

By the way, I wonder if it is possible to precalculate the T-matrix of a nonspherical particle (use some other program) and use it in v3?

[dmckwski]

I removed support for the particle T matrix option in V4. I never used the feature and I never heard of anyone else using it. Did you use it? If so, was it useful? It would be possible to use this option in V3 with an externally-calculated T matrix, providing that the definitions of the vector wave functions (especially how they are normalized) are consistent with the MSTM formulation. From: Zihua Wu ***@***.***> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 3:53 AM To: dmckwski/MSTM ***@***.***> Cc: Subscribed ***@***.***> Subject: [EXT] [dmckwski/MSTM] Sphere T-Matrix (Issue #4) CAUTION: Email Originated Outside of Auburn. I noticed that sphere data cannot include the T-matrix filename in v4 (the manual says there can be 3, 4, 5, or 6 columns, but does not mention an extra string field for T-matrix), is this function deprecated? By the way, I wonder if it is possible to precalculate the T-matrix of a nonspherical particle (use some other program) and use it in v3? — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub<#4>, or unsubscribe<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AU45VD4D3G5LOQB2CUAZRWLU4IDOZANCNFSM5O6CEQRA>. Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS<https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675> or Android<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[lucifer1004]

I have been working on a Julia Wrapper of MSTM these days. I was originally working on v3, and was going to work on the external T-Matrix support after having wrapped other functionalities. At the moment, I saw the publication of v4 so I turned to work on v4.

I think the T-Matrix option is of value since it enables the calculation of non-spherical particles.