Release of version 0.9.0

[stefan-voelk]

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Description

• Merge dev branch into main
• Release of version 0.9.0

Please include a summary of the changes and the related issue. Please also include relevant motivation and context.

Type of change

• Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
• New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
• Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
• Documentation change

How has this been tested?

Please describe the software tests that you ran to verify your changes. Provide instructions so we can reproduce. Please also list any relevant details for your test configuration

• see history of commits and pull requests (dev branch)

Test configuration:

• Operating system: Windows 11, Enterprise (64-Bit)
• Other relevant information:

Checklist

• My code follows the style guidelines of this project
• I have performed a self-review of my code
• I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
• I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
• My changes generate no new warnings
• I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
• New and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes
• Any changed dependencies have been added or removed correctly

[liammegill]

Passes all tests. All commits have been previously properly merged into dev. Merge to main approved!