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Kolmogorov-Smirnov method for the determination of signal time-shifts

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A new method for the determination of electric signal time-shifts is introduced. As the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, it is based on the comparison of the cumulative distribution functions of the reference signal with the test signal. This method is very fast and thus well suited for on-line applications. It is robust to noise and its performances in terms of precision are excellent for time-shifts ranging from a fraction to several sample durations.

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  1. CSNSM CNRS/IN2P3 and Université Paris Sud 11, 15 rue G. Clémenceau, 91405, Orsay, France

    P. Désesquelles, T. M. H. Ha & A. Korichi

  2. IPNO CNRS/IN2P3 and Université Paris Sud 11, 15 rue G. Clémenceau, 91405, Orsay, France

    F. Le Blanc & C. M. Petrache

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Désesquelles, P., Ha, T.M.H., Korichi, A. et al. Kolmogorov-Smirnov method for the determination of signal time-shifts. Eur. Phys. J. A 40, 249–253 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1140/epja/i2009-10751-4

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