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Python implementation of Yellin's Optimum Interval algorithm
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PyOptimumInterval

Python implementation of Yellin's Optimum Interval algorithm. Created by Jelle Aalbers and Christopher Tunnell at Nikhef (NL).

For elaboration on the algorithm, please consult Yellin's paper:

"Finding an Upper Limit in the Presence of Unknown Background" by S. Yellin

Journal reference: Phys.Rev. D66 (2002) 032005

DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevD.66.032005

Report number: UCSB-HEP-2002-01

arXiv:physics/0203002 [physics.data-an]

http://arxiv.org/pdf/physics/0203002v2.pdf