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PIMMS Version 4.14 Release Notes

  • New in Version 4.14 (Released 2024 Sep 16)
    • Version 4.14 contains a minor update of the XMM-Newton (EPIC and RGS) effective area curves, suitable for AO-24 proposal preparation. However, differences from previous versions are small and the use of older versions of PIMMS is not expected to impact feasibility assessments.
    • Version 4.14 also contains an updated calibration file for IXPE without a filter (i.e., "OPEN"), and adds one for gray filter.
    • Version 4.14 also contains the new set of of effective area curves for the X-IFU and WFI instruments on NewAthena, and the old Athena X-IFU effective area curve files have been withdrawn.


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