 Logarithmic slope of total transit depth (source code)

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= Logarithmic slope of total transit depth

For $\delta=A+B(1-e^{-\tau})$ and $\tau\propto\lambda^{-p}$, the logarithmic slope is $-pB\tau e^{-\tau}/\delta$. The opaque planetary baseline generally dilutes the slope. In the <optically thin> limit, the atmospheric excess $\delta-A$ has logarithmic slope $-p$.

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