Analysis of XMM-Newton Data from Extended Sources and the Diffuse X-ray Background
Abstract
Reduction of X-ray data from extended objects and the diffuse background is a complicated process that requires attention to the details of the instrumental response as well as an understanding of the multiple background components. We present methods and software that we have developed to reduce data from XMM-Newton EPIC (both MOS and PN instruments) imaging observations. The software has now been included in the Science Analysis System (SAS) package available through the XMM-Newton Science Operations Center (SOC).
- Publication:
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American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts #217
- Pub Date:
- January 2011
- Bibcode:
- 2011AAS...21734417S