XMM-Newton Science Analysis System
arfgen (arfgen-1.106.1) [???]
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arfgen
Abstract:
Creates an OGIP-compliant Ancillary Response File (ARF) for the source in question.
Contents
Instruments/Modes
Use
Usage and Examples
Example 1: Point source
Example 2: Correcting for bad pixels
Example 3: Point source with explicit position
Example 4: Specifying an external detector map for an extended source
Example 5: Using an RMF dataset to specify the energy grid
Example 6: Setting the BACKSCAL value
Example 7: Getting the unvignetted ARF
Example 8: Finding the cross-region ARF
Definitions
Description
Effective Area, Filter Transmission, Quantum Efficiency and Grating attenuation
Spatial region settings
Using an image mask
Spatial variation of source
A detector map
Different types of detector map
Detector map filtering
Performance considerations
Source Position
Conversion to DET coordinates
Encircled energy correction
Optional RMF dataset as input
Pattern support
Timing and Burst modes
Flux loss due to pile-up
CCD gap and bad pixel corrections
Out of time event correction
Flux consistency corrections
A cross-region ARF
Parameters
Errors
Input Files
Output Files
Algorithm
Initialisation
Main stage: Generate area
Encircled Energy Correction
Cross region ARF
Comments
Bibliography
Index
XMM-Newton SOC -- 2025-03-06
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