The crucial contribution of X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy in medicine
This contribution tries to indicate to the clinician what kind of information can be investigated through X-ray fluorescence, what kind of information can be extracted from this spectroscopy and finally how it competes with other tools described in ...
Bazin, Dominique +8 more
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Chemical and Structural Analysis of Rocks Using X-ray Fluorescence and X-ray Diffraction Techniques
Rock examinations for mining and commercial use are a vital process to save money and time. A variety of methods and approaches have been used to analyze rocks and among them, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques proved to be ...
Mohammed M. Sabri
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Speckle contrast of interfering fluorescence X-rays
With the development of X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs), producing pulses of femtosecond durations comparable with the coherence times of X-ray fluorescence, it has become possible to observe intensity–intensity correlations due to the interference of
Fabian Trost +14 more
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Complementary methodologies for thin film characterization in one tool - a novel instrument for 450 mm wafers [PDF]
The scaling down of critical dimensions for the manufacturing of nanoelectronics requires the continuous introduction of new materials. The results of the analysis of thin high-k films made from Al2O3 as reference samples were used at multiple ...
Petrik, P. +17 more
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Identification and Characterization of Maitara Island Clay, North Maluku [PDF]
Characterization and identification of Maitara Island clay have been carried out. This study aims to determine the types of minerals contained in the Maitara Island clay.
Liestianty Deasy +4 more
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Energy-dispersive X-ray diffraction mapping on a benchtop X-ray fluorescence system [PDF]
A method for energy-dispersive X-ray diffraction mapping is presented, using a conventional low-power benchtop X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, the Seiko Instruments SEA6000VX.
Nyombi, Antony +2 more
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Radiochemical Analysis by High Sensitivity Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Detection [PDF]
The primary objective of the project was to develop a novel dual-optic x-ray fluorescence instrument capable of doing radiochemical analysis of high-level radioactive wastes at DOE sites such as Savannah River Site and Hanford ...
Gao, Ning
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X-Ray Luminescence and X-Ray Fluorescence Computed Tomography: New Molecular Imaging Modalities
X-ray luminescence and X-ray fluorescence computed tomography (CT) are two emerging technologies in X-ray imaging that provide functional and molecular imaging capability. Both emission-type tomographic imaging modalities use external X-rays to stimulate
Moiz Ahmad +3 more
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X-ray fluorescence for multi-elemental analysis of vegetation samples
Presently, the development of analytical methods to determine elemental composition of vegetation samples is of significance in many different fields. This chapter discusses the details and potentials of different X-ray fluorescence (XRF) configurations ...
Queralt Mitjans, Ignacio +3 more
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Portable grazing exit X-ray fluorescence system using a low-power X-ray tube
In this work was developed a portable system of grazing exit X-ray fluorescence (geometric 90° - 0°) that can be applied in several areas science and technology. GE-XRF portable system is formed by a mini X-ray tube of low power (anode of Au) and a SiPIN
Ramon Silva dos Santos +3 more
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