Perform convolution of the fitting function with the instrument response while performing the fitting.

The App lets you perform convolution of a fitting function with the instrument response while performing the fitting.

Installation

Download the file Fit Convolution.opx, and then drag-and-drop onto the Origin workspace. An icon will appear in the Apps Gallery window.

Operation

1. Active a worksheet with the first 3 columns containing numeric data.
   1st Column: Sampling
   2nd Column: Signal
   3rd Column: Impulse Response
    
2. Launch this app by clicking on its icon.
    
3. Define the signal function f(x).
   f(x) should not include the y offset parameter y0. Turn on Include y Offset Parameter y0 if necessary.
   For example: A * exp(-t * x)
   You can save the fitting function as FDF in Convolution category by clicking the Save as... button then you can re-use it later
   1) in Origin's built-in tool Nonlinear Curve Fit, or
   2) in this app by clicking the link in the Signal Function area. The link is available only if the text area is empty. It brings up a select box (if there's any), where you can click OK to confirm the selection or click anywhere outside the box to cancel it.
    
4. Set proper initial values to the parameters and click 1 Iter. to perform fitting once or Fit directly.
    
5. Click the Report button to generate a report.