apex_from_constants#

kerrgeopy.constants.apex_from_constants(a, E, L, Q)[source]#

Computes the orbital parameters \((a,p,e,x)\) for a stable bound orbit with the given constants of motion

Parameters:
  • a (double) – spin parameter

  • E (double) – dimensionless energy

  • L (double) – dimensionless angular momentum

  • Q (double) – dimensionless Carter constant

Returns:

tuple of orbital parameters \((a,p,e,x)\)

Return type:

tuple(double,double,double,double)