Calibration Meetings Presentations
Meetings Table
- Meeting summary
- Meeting agenda [pdf]
- XMM-Newton mission operations [pdf]
- Status of EPIC operations [pdf]
- Status of EPIC Operations [pdf]
- EPIC-MOS spare camera chain: status and prospects [pdf]
- EPIC-pn space camera chain: status and prospects [pdf]
- Review of actions and User's Group recommendations [pdf]
- EPIC-MOS monitoring status and CTI/ADUCONV CCF update [pdf]
- EPIC-pn monitoring status [pdf]
- On EPIC-pn absolute and relative timing accuracy [pdf]
- Status of EPIC-pn timing mode calibration [pdf]
- An unbiased assessment of EPIC-pn burst mode calibration [pdf]
- The EPIC 2-D PSF: enclosed energy [pdf]
- The EPIC 2-D PSF: progress update and related astrometry issues [pdf]
- Straylight calibration - sieves/RGA/telescopes? [pdf]
- XMM-Newton cross-calibration status and IACHEC news [pdf]
- Can we improve the EPIC cross-calibration by adjusting the XRT effective area? [pdf]
- Clusters and effective area [pdf]
- Chandra HETG effective area update and cross-calibration with XMM [pdf]
- Evolution in the response of the EPIC-MOS detectors
- 1ES0102 - EPIC pn results [pdf]
- Constraining long-term and spatial variability of the pn low energy response with RXJ1856 [pdf]
- EPIC constraints on RGS calibration [pdf]
- The EPIC-pn simulator: an application to pile-up modelling [pdf]
- Results from the CAL-medium observation of the Tycho SNR [pdf]
- The history of EPIC-pn resolution on astrophysical sources [pdf]
- Empirical modelling of the EPIC-pn resolution [pdf]
- Testing the new tasks epnoise and epspatialcti [pdf]
- Laboratory measurements of traps in MOS CCDs [pdf]
- EMOS: the new EPIC-MOS CTI/gain/trap s/w package [pdf]
- BGWG synopsis [pdf]
- Meeting summary [pdf]
- P. Calderon
- Status of EPIC Operations [pdf]
- K. Dennerl
- Improving the spatial homogeneity of the absolute energy scale in EPIC pn [pdf]
- M. Guainazzi
- Status of EPIC-pn timing mode calibration [pdf]
- N. La Palombara
- Status of the EGSE updating with SCOS 2000 [pdf]
- H. Marshall
- Chandra/XMM-Newton cross calibration. Are we done yet? [pdf]
- B. Mueck
- Blank filed background templates for PN-timing mode observations [pdf]
- A. Read
- The EPIC PSF [pdf]
- M. Santos-Lleo
- Science Operations Status [pdf]
- S. Sembay
- Does the EPIC detector efficiency change? [pdf]
- M. Smith
- EPIC-PN monitoring [pdf]
- A. Tiengo
- On-ground and in-orbit filter ageing tests [pdf]
- Meeting summary [pdf]
- P. Calderon
- Status of EPIC Operations [pdf]
- K. Dennerl
- A. Garcia
- Spectral effects of PSF core excisting [ppt]
- M. Guainazzi
- F. Haberl
- EPIC-pn re-distribution matrix an update [pdf]
- M. Kirsch
- XMM Operations [ppt]
- J. Martin
- S. Molendi
- Clusters as calibration tools [ppt]
- A. Pollock
- The RGS calibration in 2010 [pdf]
- P. Plucinsky
- A. Read
- M. Santos-Lleo
- Science Operations Status [ppt]
- R. Saxton
- Recent changes in EPIC-related SAS spectral tasks [ppt]
- S. Sembay
- Using Standard Candle X-ray spectra to calibrate the strongly variable MOS response [pdf]
- M. Smith
- T. Song
- psfgen The SAS Task [ppt]
- M. Stuhlinger
- A. Tiengo
- Experience with combined Fe55 / Vela SNR calibration - MOS [ppt]
- Meeting summary [pdf]
- J. Carter
- PLOTOBS: A Visualisation tool for monitoring instrument health [ppt]
- H. Chen
- Low energy noise on the MOS CCDs [pdf]
- K. Dennerl
- Update of EPIC pn long-term monitoring [ppt]
- Low energy calibration with the Vela SNR [ppt]
- Update of EPIC pn noise suppression [ppt]
- M. Guainazzi
- Assessment of spectral quality in EPIC Fast Modes [pdf]
- Scientific monitoring of a Routine Calibration Plan source: RXJ1856.6-3754 [pdf]
- F. Haberl
- Using line-rich RGS spectra to calibrate the re-distribution of EPIC-pn [pdf]
- M. Kirsch
- TDRS/MUST and what it might do for you... [pdf]
- XMM recoveries in 2008 and the new operations strategy re-antennae switching [pdf]
- H. Marshall
- CHANDRA HRMA EFFECTIVE AREA [pdf]
- J. Martin
- Flexible Timeline and Operations [pdf]
- P. Plucinsky
- A. Read
- Update of the XMM-Newton EPIC PSF [ppt]
- P. Calderon Riano
- Status of EPIC Operations [pdf]
- M. Santos-Lleo
- Science Operations Status [pdf]
- R. Saxton
- Evaluation of the EPIC flux cross-calibration from 2XMM sources [ppt]
- The Timing Mode PSF [ppt]
- S. Sembay
- A Phenomenological approach to the MOS detector response [ppt]
- M. Smith
- PN Monitoring [pdf]
- T. Song
- Update of Image Deconvolution Software [ppt]
- A. Tiengo
- EPIC Chandra Cross Calibration with the Perseus Cluster [pdf]
- Monitoring the MOS redistribution using the SNR 1ES0102.72 [pdf]
- Meeting summary [pdf]
- M. Santos-Lleo
- Science Operations Status [ppt]
- G. Buenadicha, P. Calderon Riano
- Status of EPIC operations [ppt]
- J. Martin
- Autocommanding [ppt]
- M. Smith, M. Stuhlinger
- PN and MOS Monitoring [pdf]
- K. Dennerl
- F. Haberl
- 1E0102: Using the RGS to calibrate the energy scale and re-distribution of EPIC-PN [pdf]
- M. Kirsch
- A. Tiengo
- Experience with combined Fe55/Tycho SNR calibration (NRCO 71) - MOS [ppt]
- S. Sembay
- Investigation into the O edge residuals in the MOS spectra of bright continuum sources - effect of rate dependent CTI? [ppt]
- A. Read
- Update on the EPIC PSF [ppt]
- T. Song
- Image Deconvolution of XMM-Newton Data [ppt]
- R. Saxton
- Statistical Evaluation of the flux cross-calibration of the EPIC cameras [ppt]
- H. Marshall
- Chandra Mirror Effective Area Update [ppt]
- Meeting summary [pdf]
- A.Abbey
- G.Buenadicha, P.Calderon Riano
- Status of EPIC operations [ppt]
- V.Burwitz
- Update on the low energy isolated neutron star and white dwarf cross-calibration standards [ppt]
- M.Casale, J.R. Munoz
- XMM-Mewtpm Future Instrument Operations [ppt]
- J.Carter
- MOS 3x3 pattern calibration [ppt]
- K.Dennerl
- Long term trends in PN response [ppt]
- M.Freyberg
- J.Gimeno
- Model PSF effects pile-up [ppt]
- M.Kirsch
- N.La Palombara
- EPIC EDGSE [pdf]
- H.Marshall
- S.Molendi
- Analysis of the soft response of pn and MOS with a sample of blazars [ppt]
- P.Plucinsky
- A.Read
- M.Santos-Lleo
- Science operations status [ppt]
- S.Sembay
- NRCO 64 - MOS calibration [ppt]
- S.Snowden
- XMM v Chandra - Cluster Analysis [ppt]
- M. Stuhlinger
- A. Tiengo
- Energy calibration using SNR [ppt]
- Meeting summary [pdf]
- Group photograph [html]
- T.Abbey
- D.Baskill
- G.Brenadicha
- V.Burwitz
- J.Carter
- K.Dennerl
- M.Kirsch
- H.Marshall
- Chandra & XMM-Newton Cross-calibration [pdf]
- A.Martin
- Relative timing of XMM-Newton [pdf]
- M.Martin
- L.Metcalfe
- P.Plucinsky
- A.Pollock
- A.Read
- R.Saxton
- S.Sembay
- M.Smith
- M.Stuhlinger
- C.Tenzer
- Monte-Carlo simulations of EPIC-pn background with Geant4 [pdf]
- Talks are available from the conference website.
- Meeting summary [pdf]
- T.Abbey
- D.Baskill
- M.Brusa
- G.Buenadi
- V.Burwitz
- K.Dennerl
- M.Freyberg
- F.Haberl
- M.Kirsch
- H.Marshall
- L.Metcalfe
- A.Read
- S.Rives
- R.Saxton
- S.Sembay
- M.Smith
- M.Stuhlinger
- Meeting summary [pdf]
- T.Abbey
- I.Caballero
- K.Dennerl
- M.Kirsch
- A.Read
- S.Sembay
- M.Stuhlinger
The talks included herein are from the operations, calibrations, and background meetings.
- Meeting summary [pdf]
- T.Abbey
- B.Altieri
- J.Ballet
- D.Baskill
- G.Buenadicha
- V.Burwitz
- Database of Chandra LETG spectra for cross-calibration [awaiting pdf/ppt...]
- K.Dennerl
- M.P.Esquej
- Energy calibration refinement of the PN eFF [pdf]
- A.Finoguenov
- M.Freyberg
- F.Haberl
- EPIC-PN observations of Zeta Puppis [pdf]
- E.Kendziorra
- PN Timing mode: What causes the brighter line? [pdf]
- M.Kirsch
- H.Marshall
- Chandra Effective areas [pdf]
- L.Metcalfe
- S.Molendi
- P.Plucinsky
- A.Read
- S.Rives
- R.Saxton
- S.Sembay
- M.Smith
- S.Snowden
- M.Stuhlinger
- Meeting summary [pdf]
- T.Abbey
- J.Ballet
- MOS columns with bad energy [gzip/tar/ps]
- Pile-up corrections on 3C 273 [gzip/tar/ps]
- K.Dennerl
- M.Ehle
- CALCLOSED observation plan (2003) [tar/ps]
- F.Haberl
- M.Kirsch
- L.Metcalfe
- S.Molendi
- W.Pietsch
- EPIC PN background & radiation levels[tar/gzip/ps]
- A.Read
- XMM EPIC background analysis [gzip/tar/ps]
- R.Saxton
- S.Sembay
- Meeting summary [pdf]
- B.Altieri
- J.Ballet
- MOS bright pixels [gzip/tar/ps]
- P.Bennie
- Denherder
- RGS related items [pdf]
- K.Dennerl
- Voltage induced gain change [gzip/tar/ps]
- Voltage induced gain change [gzip/tar/ps]
- M.Ehle
- Feedback on EPIC calibration [pdf]
- G.Griffiths
- Cross Calibration [gzip/ps]
- F.Haberl
- EPIC-PN response matrix update: below 1keV & RXJ1856 [gzip/ps]
- M.Kirsch
- S.Molendi
- MOS internal background [pdf]
- R.Saxton
- Vignetting from the PSF [pdf]
- S.Sembay
- MOS cross-calibration & timing mode spectra calibration [pdf]
- Meeting summary [pdf]
- T.Abbey
- Cooling the MOS CCDs [pdf]
- B.Altieri
- MOS CTI trends, corrections, and temperature dependance [gzip/tar/ps]
- PN Energy scale on N132D & Cas A [gzip/tar/ps]
- P.Bennie
- J.W.den herder
- XMM & Chandra Cross Calibrations [gzip/tar/pdf]
- K.Dennerl
- Time dependent EPIC-PN CTI [gzip/tar/ps]
- EPIC-PN CTI/gain [gzip/tar/ps]
- EPIC-PN double events [gzip/tar/ps]
- M.Ehle
- User group comments on the SAS [pdf]
- P.Ferrando
- Analysis of GRS1758 [pdf]
- S.Ghizzardi
- PSF in-flight calibration for the PN camera [ppt]
- G.Griffiths
- F.Haberl
- Cross-calibration: EPIC-PN spectra of PKS2155 [gzip/tar/ps]
- The EPIC-PN Response Matrix [gzip/tar/ps]
- M.Kirsch
- Preliminary results of a pulse resolved spectroscopy of the Crab [pdf]
- D.Neumann
- W.Pietsch
- XMM-Newton Radiation levels [pdf]
- R.Saxton
- SAS v5.3 Detector Response Matrix Calculation [ppt]
- S.Sembay
- Broad-Band MOS v PN Cross-Calibration Study [ppt]
- M.Smith
- PN Offset Map investigation [pdf]
- Meeting agenda [txt]
- T.Abbey
- Even Newer MOS modes...! [pdf]
- B.Altieri
- MOS CTI Correction [pdf]
- P.Bennie
- K.Dennerl
- EPIC-PN double events [tar/gzip/ps]
- EPIC-PN Gain/CTI behaviour with energy and time [tar/gzip/ps]
- EPIC-PN Panter quadrant tests [tar/gzip/ps]
- P.Ferrando
- Checking encircled energy by spectral fitting [pdf]
- S.Ghizzardi
- PSF in-flight calibration for MOS 1 and MOS 2 cameras [pdf]
- G.Griffiths
- MOS/PN cross-calibration using continuum sources [pdf]
- F.Haberl
- J.W. den Herder
- RGS Calibration [gzip/tar/pdf]
- M.Kirsch
- D.Lumb
- EPIC Background Template Files [ppt]
- S.Sembay
- Modifications to MOS Response File [ppt]
- Meeting summary [gzip/ps]
- T.Abbey
- B.Altieri
- MOS Bad pixel monitoring [No file available]
- P.Bennie
- M.Casale
- M.Dadina
- Soft protons vignetting study in EPIC MOS CCDs [ps/gzip/tar]
- K.Dennerl
- EPIC-PN CTI & Gain monitoring update [ps/tar/gzip]
- EPIC-PN: Properties of double pattern events [ps/tar/gzip]
- EPIC-PN: Gain/Temperature correlation [ps/tar/gzip]
- P.Ferrando
- Spectral and spatial deformations on piled-up sources [pdf]
- G.Griffiths
- Energy Dependance of on axis PSF [gzip/ps]
- E.Kendziorra
- M.Kirsch
- Calibration of the EPIN-PN camera in the fast modes [pdf]
- N.La Palombara
- MOS/PN Cross-Comparison: Analysis of N132D [gzip/ps]
- A.Tiengo
- Impact of recent solar activity on MOS [gzip/tar/ps+pdf]
- Recent updates of MOS offset tables [gzip/tar/ps+pdf]
- Correlation between MOS CTI and event rate during high solar activity [gzip/tar/ps+pdf]
- Meeting agenda [pdf]
- T.Abbey
- Interim Report on EPIC MOS CCD low-energy proton tests [pdf]
- B.Altieri
- M.Arnaud
- Background and Vignetting [pdf]
- P.Bennie
- Briel
- EPIC-PN Bad Pixel Map [tar/gzip/ps]
- EPIC-PN: Comparing Full-frame & Small Window observations of N132D & PKS0558 [tar/gzip/ps]
- EPIC-PN response [tar/gzip/ps]
- M.Cappi
- Comparison of SAS/xmmselect/evselect with XANADU/xselect/fselect [pdf]
- M.Casale
- Preparation for the next eclipse season [pdf]
- K.Dennerl
- EPIC-PN Calibration [gzip/ps]
- M.Ehle
- Update of the XMM User Handbook for AO2 [pdf]
- P.Ferrando
- Search for "memory" effects as a potential cause of background events [pdf]
- F.Giannini
- EPIC-PN Open Points & EPIC NCR Status [pdf]
- G.Griffiths
- F.Haberl
- EPIC-PN Response [tar/gzip/ps]
- E.Kendziorra
- M.Kirsch
- Calibration of the EPIC-pn Camera in Timing Mode [tar/gzip/jpg]
- D.Lumb
- EPIC CTI, Offsets & Vignetting [pdf]
- N.La Palombara
- MOS/PN Cross Comparison: N132D [pdf]
- S.Rives
- J.L.Sauvageot
- S.Sembay
- EPIC-MOS RMF Update [pdf]
- A.Tiengo
- MOS CTI Monitoring [tar/ps&pdf]
- Background Maps [tar/ps&pdf]
- M.Arnaud
- Effective Area [gzip/ps]
- P.Bennie
- Line centroid scatter, with temperature [gzip/ps]
- M.Dadina
- Vignetting [tar/gzip/ps]
- K.Dennerl
- PN camera: CTI & Background [tar/gzip/ps]
- P.Ferrando
- EPIC-MOS X-Ray Events Recognition and Characterisation [gzip/ps]
- G.Griffiths
- MOS/PN spectral models & flux comparisons [ppt+tar/gzip/ps]
- F.Haberl
- More PN calibration plots [tar/gzip.ps]
- N.La Palombara
- MOS filter comparisons of CAL83 & HZ43 [zip/ps]
- D.Neumann
- MOS in-flight vignetting calibration [gzip/ps]
- S.Rives
- Operational status/eclipses/slew exposures/offset calculations/new NCRs [ppt]
- J.L.Sauvageot
- Selecting pattern 31 X-rays from pattern 31 cosmic-rays [gzip/ps]
- D.Texier
- Meeting agenda [ppt]
- T.Abbey
- MOS Offset, variance, and CCD noise [gzip/tar/ps+jpg]
- M.Arnaud
- Spectral fitting variations in the EPIC/MOS [gzip/tar/ps]
- P.Bennie
- MOS Bad pixels [gzip/ps]
- G.Griffiths
- MOS response [gzip/tar/ps]
- E.Kendziorra
- D.Lumb
- CCF Files [ppt]
- D.Neumann
- Vignetting [gzip/tar/ps]
- J.L.Sauvageot
- A.Tiengo
- RGS Proton damage [gzip/tar/ps+gif+doc]
