Arnaud, Keith editor of compilation. Smith, Randall editor of compilation. Siemiginowska, Aneta editor of compilation. text enk 2011 monographic eng

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1 online resource (206 pages) : digital, PDF file(s). Modern x-ray data, available through online archives, are important for many astronomical topics. However, using these data requires specialized techniques and software. Written for graduate students, professional astronomers and researchers who want to start working in this field, this book is a practical guide to x-ray astronomy. The handbook begins with x-ray optics, basic detector physics and CCDs, before focussing on data analysis. It introduces the reduction and calibration of x-ray data, scientific analysis, archives, statistical issues and the particular problems of highly extended sources. The book describes the main hardware used in x-ray astronomy, emphasizing the implications for data analysis. The concepts behind common x-ray astronomy data analysis software are explained. The appendices present reference material often required during data analysis. Edited by Keith Arnaud, Randall Smith, Aneta Siemiginowska. Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 09 Oct 2015). X-ray astronomy QB472 .H36 2011 522/.6863 9781139034234 (ebook) http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139034234 http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139034234 UkCbUP 110225 20180107143416.0 CR9781139034234