# The FHD/$\boldsymbol{\varepsilon}$ppsilon Epoch of Reionization Power Spectrum Pipeline

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a precise imaging power spectrum pipeline for Epoch of Reionization data, emphasizing accurate calibration, error propagation, and validation to produce reliable 21 cm measurements.

## Contribution

It develops a comprehensive signal path framework and verification methods for the FHD/εppsilon pipeline, enhancing accuracy in EoR power spectrum analysis.

## Key findings

- High-precision spectral calibration achieved
- Extensive data verification products developed
- Pipeline demonstrated to preserve signals without loss

## Abstract

Epoch of Reionization data analysis requires unprecedented levels of accuracy in radio interferometer pipelines. We have developed an imaging power spectrum analysis to meet these requirements and generate robust 21 cm EoR measurements. In this work, we build a signal path framework to mathematically describe each step in the analysis, from data reduction in the FHD package to power spectrum generation in the $\varepsilon$ppsilon package. In particular, we focus on the distinguishing characteristics of FHD/$\varepsilon$ppsilon: highly accurate spectral calibration, extensive data verification products, and end-to-end error propagation. We present our key data analysis products in detail to facilitate understanding of the prominent systematics in image-based power spectrum analyses. As a verification to our analysis, we also highlight a full-pipeline analysis simulation to demonstrate signal preservation and lack of signal loss. This careful treatment ensures that the FHD/$\varepsilon$ppsilon power spectrum pipeline can reduce radio interferometric data to produce credible 21 cm EoR measurements.