Paper
Data Unfolding: From Problem Formulation to Result Assessment
Authors
Nikolay D. Gagunashvili
Abstract
Experimental data in particle and nuclear physics, particle astrophysics, and radiation protection dosimetry are collected using experimental facilities that consist of a complex system of sensors, electronics, and software. Measured spectra or cross sections are considered as Probability Density Functions (PDFs) that deviate from true PDFs due to resolution, bias, and efficiency effects. Unfolding is viewed as a procedure for estimating an unknown true PDF. Reliable estimates of the true PDF are necessary for testing theoretical models, comparing results from different experiments, and combining results from various research endeavors. Both external and internal quality assessment methods can be applied for this purpose. In some cases, external criteria exist to evaluate deconvolution quality. A typical example is the deconvolution of a blurred image, where the sharpness of the restored image serves as an indicator of quality. However, defining such external criteria can be challenging, particularly when a measurement has not been performed previously. This paper discusses various internal criteria for assessing the quality of the results independently of external information, as well as factors that influence the quality of the unfolded distribution.
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