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XRT Papers

2012

Cross-calibration of the X-ray instruments onboard the Chandra, Suzaku, Swift, and XMM-Newton Observatories using the SNR 1E 0102.2-7219
Plucinsky, P.P. et al., 2012, SPIE, 8443 (manuscript)

2008

The SMC SNR 1E0102.2-7219 as a Calibration Standard for X-ray Astronomy in the 0.3-2.5 keV Bandpass
Plucinsky, P.P. et al., 2008, SPIE, 7011

2007

The Swift X-ray telescope: status and performance
Burrows, D.N. et al., 2007, SPIE, 6686
The operation and evolution of the Swift XRT telescope.
Kennea, J.A. et al., 2007, SPIE, 6686
Characterization and evolution of the Swift X-ray telescope instrumental background
Pagani, C. et al., 2007, SPIE, 6686
The in-flight spectroscopic performance of the Swift XRT CCD camera during 2006-2007
Godet, O. et al., 2007, SPIE, 6686
The Swift XRT imaging performances and serendipitous survey
Moretti, A. et al., 2007, SPIE, 6688

2005

The unique observing capabilities of the Swift x-ray telescope
Hill, J.E. et al., 2005, SPIE, 5898, 313
Controlling the Swift XRT CCD Temperature via Passive Cooling
Kennea, J.A. et al., 2005, SPIE, 5898, 329
The in-flight spectroscopic performance of the Swift XRT CCD camera
Osborne, J.P et al., 2005, SPIE, 5898, 340
In-flight calibration of the Swift XRT Point Spread Function
Moretti, A. et al., SPIE, 5898, 348
In-flight calibration of the SWIFT XRT effective area
Romano, P. et al., 2005, SPIE, 5898, 357
Absolute timing with the SWIFT X-ray telescope (XRT)
Cusumano, G. et al., 2005, SPIE, 5898, 365

2004

The Swift X-Ray Telescope
Burrows, D.N. et al., 2004, SPIE, 5165, 201
Readout modes and automated operation of the Swift X-ray Telescope
Hill, J.E. et al., 2004, SPIE, 5165, 217
SWIFT XRT point spread function measured at the Panter end-to-end tests
Moretti, A. et al., 2004, SPIE, 5165, 232
Swift XRT effective area measured at the Panter end-to-end tests
Tagliaferri, G. et al., 2004, SPIE, 5165, 241
The Spectroscopic Performance of the Swift X-ray Telescope for gamma-ray burst afterglow studies
Mukerjee, K. et al., 2004, SPIE, 5165, 251