In:
Review of Scientific Instruments, AIP Publishing, Vol. 77, No. 3 ( 2006-03-01)
Abstract:
We present comparative x-ray spectroscopic measurements using an x-ray film, a charged-coupled device (CCD), and imaging plates as the detectors. An aluminum K-shell x-ray emission in the energy range of 1.8–2.15 keV is produced from a laser-produced plasma, and dispersed using a flat crystal spectrometer. Our interest is in the response of these detectors to weak x-ray emission, their suitability for quantitative and absolute measurements, as well of ease of use. We find that scientific-grade CCD detectors offer superior signal-to-noise performance, while imaging plates are a viable alternative particularly if large detection areas or curved surfaces are required. Despite the excellent spatial resolution of an x-ray film, imaging plates are preferred to film for quantitative measurement as signal to noise ratio is greater by an order of magnitude.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0034-6748
,
1089-7623
Language:
English
Publisher:
AIP Publishing
Publication Date:
2006
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209865-9
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1472905-2
SSG:
11