Kavli Affiliate: David P. Huenemoerder
| First 5 Authors: Sean J. Gunderson, David P. Huenemoerder, , ,
| Summary:
We present conditions for which X-ray spectra can be “unfolded” to present
accurate representation of the true source spectra. The method we use to unfold
the data is implemented in the textit{Interactive Spectral Interpretation
Software} citep{Houck2000} and distinguishes itself as being
model-independent. We find that this method of unfolding makes accurate
representations of the true source spectra (1) The detector is high-resolution
and (2) The spectrum is not steeply sloped. These criteria are not simple
conditions that give concrete determinations; each detector and spectrum must
be judged individually. We find that both grating and imaging detectors can be
unfolded with minimal distortions as compared to both continuum and local
spectral features; the latter CCD detectors being much more energy dependent.
We also provide example use cases for unfolding in the context of current
generation X-ray observatories and important caveats.
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