Published September 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

The design and calibration of a versatile PIXE/RBS facility

  • 1. Montreal Univ., Quebec (Canada). Lab. de Physique Nucleaire

Description

The design and performance of a PIXE (Proton Induced X-ray Emission) facility for trace element analysis is presented, with emphasis on those features which enhance the throughput and sensitivity. An on demand pulse pileup rejection system reduces the spectral distortion and increases the data collection rate. Special precautions are taken to minimize all sources of background and the calibration procedure is described

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Revue de Physique Appliquee
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
9
Series
Rev. Phys. Appl.
Journal Page Range
1557-1564
ISSN
0035-1687
CODEN
RPHAA

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
20016640
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
CALIBRATION; ELEMENTS; MICROANALYSIS; PERFORMANCE; PIXE ANALYSIS; SPECIFICATIONS; TRACE AMOUNTS
Descriptors DEC
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; NONDESTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS; X-RAY EMISSION ANALYSIS