We present a fast algorithm for generating full-sky, high-resolution (similar to 5') simulations of the cosmic microwave background anisotropy pattern. We also discuss the inverse problem, that of evaluating from such a map the full set of a(im) values and the spectral coefficients C-l. We show that using an equidistant cylindrical projection of the sky substantially speeds up the calculations. Thus, generating and/or inverting a full-sky, high-resolution map can be easily achieved with present-day computer technology.

Fast Spherical Harmonic Analysis: A Quick Algorithm for Generating and/or Inverting Full-Sky, High-Resolution Cosmic Microwave Background Anisotropy Maps

NATOLI, Paolo;
1997

Abstract

We present a fast algorithm for generating full-sky, high-resolution (similar to 5') simulations of the cosmic microwave background anisotropy pattern. We also discuss the inverse problem, that of evaluating from such a map the full set of a(im) values and the spectral coefficients C-l. We show that using an equidistant cylindrical projection of the sky substantially speeds up the calculations. Thus, generating and/or inverting a full-sky, high-resolution map can be easily achieved with present-day computer technology.
1997
Muciaccia, P. F.; Natoli, Paolo; Vittorio, N.
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