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Polarization for Background Reduction in EDXRF The Technique That Would Not Work.


DE200515013452

Publication Date 2002
Personal Author Ryon, R. W.
Page Count 18
Abstract As with all electromagnet radiation, polarization of x-rays is a general phenomenon. Such polarization has been known since the classic experiments of Barkla in 1906. The general implementation of polarization to x-ray analysis had to await the fixed geometry of energy dispersive systems. The means of optimizing these systems is shown in this review paper. Improved detection limits are the result.
Keywords
  • X-rays
  • Polarization
  • Detection limits
  • X-ray analysis
  • Electromagnetic radiation
  • Energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence (EDXRF)
Source Agency
  • Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number 200602
Polarization for Background Reduction in EDXRF The Technique That Would Not Work.
Polarization for Background Reduction in EDXRF The Technique That Would Not Work.
DE200515013452

  • X-rays
  • Polarization
  • Detection limits
  • X-ray analysis
  • Electromagnetic radiation
  • Energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence (EDXRF)
  • Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
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