bilby.gw.conversion.lambda_1_lambda_2_to_lambda_symmetric
- bilby.gw.conversion.lambda_1_lambda_2_to_lambda_symmetric(lambda_1, lambda_2)[source]
Convert from individual tidal parameters to symmetric tidal term.
See, e.g., Yagi & Yunes, https://arxiv.org/abs/1512.02639
- Parameters:
- lambda_1: float
Tidal parameter of more massive neutron star.
- lambda_2: float
Tidal parameter of less massive neutron star.
- Returns
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- lambda_symmetric: float
Symmetric tidal parameter.