Analysis of X-ray spectra by genetic algorithm

The X-ray emission spectra have been analyzed by the genetic algorithm. The X-ray peaks are represented by Gaussians or Lorentzians and the best estimates of their parameters are determined with the optimization strategy based on the mechanism of natural selection and natural genetics. The calculated results for artificial, pseudo-experimental, and experimental spectra are compared with those obtained by other methods and the validity of the present method is demonstrated. (author)