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Elemental X-ray Imaging Using the Maia Detector Array: The Benefits and Challenges of Large Solid-Angle

Journal Article · · Nuclear Instruments and Methods
OSTI ID:985525
The fundamental parameter method for quantitative SXRF and PIXE analysis and imaging using the dynamic analysis method is extended to model the changing X-ray yields and detector sensitivity with angle across large detector arrays. The method is implemented in the GeoPIXE software and applied to cope with the large solid-angle of the new Maia 384 detector array and its 96 detector prototype developed by CSIRO and BNL for SXRF imaging applications at the Australian and NSLS synchrotrons. Peak-to-background is controlled by mitigating charge-sharing between detectors through careful optimization of a patterned molybdenum absorber mask. A geological application demonstrates the capability of the method to produce high definition elemental images up to {approx}100 M pixels in size.
Research Organization:
BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY (BNL)
Sponsoring Organization:
Doe - Office Of Science
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
985525
Report Number(s):
BNL--93737-2010-JA; KA-04
Journal Information:
Nuclear Instruments and Methods, Journal Name: Nuclear Instruments and Methods Journal Issue: 1-3 Vol. 619; ISSN NUIMAL; ISSN 0029-554X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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