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Improve beam interpolation to healpix

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beams needs research
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Python
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Description

Currently, interpolating an Efield beam and then converting to power gives a different result than converting to power and then interpolating at about a 5% level.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reproducing the comparison between interpolating the Efield beam before power conversion and converting to power before interpolation; trace the beam interpolation and HEALPix conversion paths. Done means the approximately 5% discrepancy is understood and the interpolation behavior is corrected.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
data
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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