1. DEVELOPMENT OF AN X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTROMETER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS.
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Espinosa, A.A., Reyes-Herrera, J., Miranda, J., Mercado, F., Veytia, M.A., Cuautle, M., and Cruz, J.I.
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X-ray spectrometers ,ENVIRONMENTAL sciences ,RADIATION sources ,SPECTRUM analysis instruments ,X-rays ,EQUIPMENT & supplies - Abstract
The performance of a new X-ray spectrometer is presented. The device was designed originally to be employed in environmental sciences, and allows the use of different types of primary radiation sources, such as a radioactive source (241Am) or tubes with anodes of different metals (Rh or W). Among the advantages of this spectrometer are the possibility of exchanging detectors to improve efficiency at different X-ray energy ranges [such as Si (Li), Si-PIN, hyperpure Ge, or CdTe detectors], to attach it to a wavelength dispersive system, and its use in vacuum or atmospheric pressure. Furthermore, it is feasible to modify the geometry so a secondary target may be installed for using polarized X-rays as exciting radiation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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