Abstract
X-ray spectroscopy is a powerful technique for the analysis of the energy distribution of X-rays from astrophysical sources. It allows for the study of the properties, composition, and physical processes taking place at the site of emission. X-ray spectral analysis methods are diverse, as they often need to be tailored to the specific type of instrument used to collect the data. In addition, these methods advance together with the improvement of the technology of the telescopes and detectors. Here, we present a compact overview of the common procedures currently employed in this field. We describe the fundamental data structure and the essential auxiliary information required for conducting spectral analysis, and we explore some of the most relevant aspects related to statistical and computational challenges in X-ray spectroscopy. Furthermore, we outline some practical scenarios in the context of data reduction, modelling and fitting of spectra, and spectral simulations.
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LD acknowledges support from the Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie through the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) under the grant number FKZ 50 QR 2102.
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Ducci, L., Malacaria, C. (2024). Modeling and Simulating X-ray Spectra. In: Bambi, C., Santangelo, A. (eds) Handbook of X-ray and Gamma-ray Astrophysics. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6960-7_174
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