Fisher Matrices and Confidence Ellipses: A Quick-Start Guide and Software
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Fisher matrices are used frequently in the analysis of combining cosmological constraints from various data sets. They encode the Gaussian uncertainties of multiple variables. They are simple to use, and I show how to get up and running with them quickly. Python software is also provided. I cover how to obtain confidence ellipses, add datasets, apply priors, marginalize, transform variables, and even calculate your own Fisher matrices. This treatment is not new, but I aim to provide a clear and concise reference guide. I also provide references and links to more sophisticated treatments and software.
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