The Use of Polarized X-Rays for Improved Detection Limits in Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry.
- 1 January 1981
- journal article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Advances in X-ray Analysis
- Vol. 25, 63-74
- https://doi.org/10.1154/s0376030800009538
Abstract
The use of polarized x-rays to excite fluorescence spectra with decreased backgrounds and improved detection limits is reaching a mature state of development. With bulk, low-Z specimens, polarized x-ray sources have produced detection limits which are ~℩ to 3 times lower than are obtained with the best unpolarized photon sources. Based upon experience and the known properties of larger solid angle geometries, further significant to dramatic improvements are anticipated.Keywords
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