How to plot 3D function as 2D colormap in python?

Question

Are there any python libraries that will let me plot z = f(x,y) where z is represented as the color in a densely rasterized image (as opposed to the color of a bunch of scat

Answer 1

Take a look at the documentation for pcolor or imshow in matplotlib.

Another good place to start is take a look at the matplotlib gallery and see if there is a plot type that matches what you are looking for and then use the sample code as a jumping off point for your own work:

http://matplotlib.sourceforge.net/gallery.html