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Analysis methods for results in gamma-ray astronomy
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The paper evaluates current gamma‑ray astronomy analysis methods and proposes two formulas to estimate the significance of positive observations in source or line searches. The authors derive two significance formulas—one using the observed signal’s standard deviation and another via statistical hypothesis testing—and validate them with Monte Carlo simulations. Published in *The Astrophysical Journal* (Sept 1983), DOI 10.1086/161295, by Li and Ma.
view Abstract Citations (1005) References (2) Co-Reads Similar Papers Volume Content Graphics Metrics Export Citation NASA/ADS Analysis methods for results in gamma-ray astronomy. Li, T. -P. ; Ma, Y. -Q. Abstract The procedures in current use for analyzing the results of gamma-ray astronomy experiments are assessed. Two formulas are proposed for estimating the significance of positive observations in searching gamma-ray sources or lines. The correctness of the formulas is tested with the aid of Monte Carlo simulations. One formula is derived by immediately estimating the standard deviation of the observed signal NS; the other is derived by applying the method of the statistical hypotheses test. Publication: The Astrophysical Journal Pub Date: September 1983 DOI: 10.1086/161295 Bibcode: 1983ApJ...272..317L Keywords: Gamma Ray Astronomy; Statistical Analysis; Confidence Limits; Maximum Likelihood Estimates; Monte Carlo Method; Astronomy full text sources ADS |