A proton induced x-ray emission (PIXE) system has been used in elemental analysis of hair samples. The system utilises a 2.37 MeV beam of protons to excite characteristic x-ray emission in bombarded samples. A solid state Si(Li) detector, is used to detect a fraction of the emitted x-rays...
| Date of Award | 1984 |
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| Original language | English |
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- analysis
- hair
- protons
- x-rays
- hyperkinesis
Proton induced x-ray emission and its application to biomedical elemental analysis
Shakir, N. S. (Author). 1984
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy