WIP Maresb/rowan branch3

[rowan-schaefer]

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• [ ] Explain important implementation details 👆
• [ ] Make sure that the pre-commit linting/style checks pass.
• [ ] Link relevant issues (preferably in nice commit messages)
• [ ] Are the changes covered by tests and docstrings?
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[canyon289]

As always PRs are welcome. An informative title would be helpful. Whats the intent of this one? Its not communicated in title of Maresb/rowan branch3

[canyon289]

marked as WIP. Looking forward to the final result