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X-ray background measurements with XMM-Newton EPIC

X-ray background measurements with XMM-Newton EPIC

We discuss the methods used to compile a high signal-to-noise dataset representative of both the instrumental and cosmic background signal measured at high galactic latitude by the XMM-Newton EPIC cameras. The characteristics of the EPIC background are described and the potential applications of the derived dataset in general science analysis …