Integrated quantitative PIXE analysis and EDX spectroscopy using a laser-driven particle source.

ABSTRACT: Among the existing elemental characterization techniques, particle-induced x-ray emission (PIXE) and energy-dispersive x-ray (EDX) spectroscopy are two of the most widely used in different scientific and technological fields. Here, we present the first quantitative laser-driven PIXE and laser-driven EDX experimental investigation performed at the Centro de Láseres Pulsados in Salamanca. Thanks to their potential for compactness and portability, laser-driven particle sources are very appealing for materials science applications, especially for materials analysis techniques. We demonstrate the possibility to exploit the x-ray signal produced by the co-irradiation with both electrons and protons to identify the elements in the sample. We show that, using the proton beam only, we can successfu

SUBMITTER: Mirani F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7810378 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature