Proton induced x-ray emission (PIXE) analysis at Lucas Heights

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Date
1979-02
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Australian Atomic Energy Commission
Abstract
State of the proton induced x-ray emission (PIXE) work at Lucas Heights is reported together with a full description of the experimental arrangement and its use for analysis of trace elements (Z > 14). The fundamentals of PIXE are examined in detail with a view to understanding not only the background continuum but also the x-ray production mechanisms. Quantitative predictions for the number of x-rays detected after proton bombardment of the target have been made and these compare well with experiments.
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ANSTO, X-ray emission analysis, Protons, Trace amounts, PIXE analysis
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Cohen, D., & Duerden, P. (1979). Proton induced x-ray emission (PIXE) analysis at Lucas Heights (AAEC/E453). Lucas Heights, NSW: Research Establishment, Australian Atomic Energy Commission.