Optimal binning of X-ray spectra and response matrix design

Kaastra, J.S.; Bleeker, J.A.M.

doi:10.1051/0004-6361/201527395

Optimal binning of X-ray spectra and response matrix design

Jan 20, 2016

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Astron.Astrophys. 587 (2016) A151

Published: Mar 4, 2016

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1601.05309 [astro-ph.IM]

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10.1051/0004-6361/201527395

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Abstract: (EDP Sciences)

Aims. A theoretical framework is developed to estimate the optimal binning of X-ray spectra.

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16 pages, 7 figures, accepted for publication in Astronomy and Astrophysics

instrumentation: spectrographs
methods: data analysis
X-rays: general

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