Analyzing gamma-ray burst spectral data

Journal Article · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1988 · Astrophys. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/167060· OSTI ID:6276785

Loredo, T J; Epstein, R I

The paper describes an improved method for calculating gamma-ray spectra of gamma-ray bursts. This method is independent of any assumed model for the incident spectrum. In many cases it makes it possible to perform chi-squared model fitting without detailed knowledge of the instrument response functions. The results of extensive calculations using simulated data and realistic response functions are presented; the Backus-Gilbert technique produces model-independent spectral estimates that are quantitatively accurate and easy to calculate. 43 references.

• Research Organization: Chicago Univ,, IL (USA); Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6276785
• Journal Information: Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 336; ISSN ASJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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640101* -- Astrophysics & Cosmology-- Cosmic Radiation
71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
CALCULATION METHODS
COSMIC GAMMA BURSTS
COSMIC RADIATION
ELEMENTARY PARTICLES
ENERGY SPECTRA
GAMMA SPECTRA
IONIZING RADIATIONS
MASSLESS PARTICLES
MONTE CARLO METHOD
PHOTONS
PRIMARY COSMIC RADIATION
RADIATIONS
SPECTRA