diff --git a/docs/physics/tardisgamma/index.rst b/docs/physics/tardisgamma/index.rst index c9c091d2b5f..a67b089ba77 100644 --- a/docs/physics/tardisgamma/index.rst +++ b/docs/physics/tardisgamma/index.rst @@ -1,6 +1,11 @@ -********************* +*************************** TARDIS gamma :math:`\gamma` -********************* +*************************** +This code module simulates the propagation of :math:`\gamma`-ray photons through the ejecta and can be used to study high energy phenomenon within the ejecta as well as the energy deposition of :math:`\gamma`-rays and positrons. + +Type Ia supernovae produce a large amount of energy from :math:`\gamma`-rays produced from the radioactive decay of :sup:`56` Ni and :sup:`56` Co. These photons often are not able to escape the ejecta until later times in the supernova when the density decreases. Once the :math:`\gamma`-rays are able to escape they can provide information about the mass and distribution of radioactive isotopes created in the supernova. + + .. toctree::