Statistical errors in equivalent widths -- A clarification

Abstract

In a recent mathematical approach, Netzel (2018) proposes a method for determining the statistical error of spectral line equivalent widths. Using various approximations, he derives a determination equation that differs significantly from earlier approaches by Vollmann \& Eversberg (2006) and Chalabaev \& Mailard (1983) and evaluates these works with his approach. Several points stand out, which have a not to be neglected influence on the evaluation of this approach.

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