XMM-Newton Science Analysis System
rmfgen (rmfgen-2.8.7) [22.0.0-9173c7d25-20250127]
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rmfgen
Abstract:
Creates an OGIP-compliant redistribution matrix file (RMF) for a given spectrum.
Instruments/Modes
Use
Description
Grouping and threshold
Variable length column support
Channel rebinning
Spectrum-response channel range matching
Observing mode support
Pattern support
Spatial dependence and averaging
CCF dependence
Bad pixels
User-defined energy grid
Correction of spectral distortion due to pile-up
Method
Examples
A point source
An extended source
Using the
threshold
parameter
Parameters
Errors
Input Files
Output Files
Algorithm
Initialisation
Main Stage - Generate response matrix
MATRIX
table creation
EBOUNDS
table creation
Cleanup
Comments
Bibliography
Index
XMM-Newton SOC -- 2025-01-27
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