Abstract
Ionization electrons deposited by soft X-rays in a low pressure (10 Torr) gas medium are efficiently counted by a multistage electron multiplier, providing an accurate measurement of the X-ray photon energy. Energy resolution of 56-28% FWHM were measured for X-rays of 110-676 eV, recording electrical induced charges or visible photons emitted during the avalanche process. It is demonstrated that a combined analysis of the number of electron trail length of an event, provides a powerful and competitive way of resolving ultra soft X-rays. We present the experimental technique, discuss the advantages and limitations of the Primary Electron Counter, and suggest ways to improve its performances. (authors).
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Pansky, A, Breskin, A, Chechik, R, and Malamud, G.
Detection of X-ray fluorescence of light elements by electron counting in a low-pressure gaseous electron multiplier.
Israel: N. p.,
1992.
Web.
Pansky, A, Breskin, A, Chechik, R, & Malamud, G.
Detection of X-ray fluorescence of light elements by electron counting in a low-pressure gaseous electron multiplier.
Israel.
Pansky, A, Breskin, A, Chechik, R, and Malamud, G.
1992.
"Detection of X-ray fluorescence of light elements by electron counting in a low-pressure gaseous electron multiplier."
Israel.
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title = {Detection of X-ray fluorescence of light elements by electron counting in a low-pressure gaseous electron multiplier}
author = {Pansky, A, Breskin, A, Chechik, R, and Malamud, G}
abstractNote = {Ionization electrons deposited by soft X-rays in a low pressure (10 Torr) gas medium are efficiently counted by a multistage electron multiplier, providing an accurate measurement of the X-ray photon energy. Energy resolution of 56-28% FWHM were measured for X-rays of 110-676 eV, recording electrical induced charges or visible photons emitted during the avalanche process. It is demonstrated that a combined analysis of the number of electron trail length of an event, provides a powerful and competitive way of resolving ultra soft X-rays. We present the experimental technique, discuss the advantages and limitations of the Primary Electron Counter, and suggest ways to improve its performances. (authors).}
place = {Israel}
year = {1992}
month = {Dec}
}
title = {Detection of X-ray fluorescence of light elements by electron counting in a low-pressure gaseous electron multiplier}
author = {Pansky, A, Breskin, A, Chechik, R, and Malamud, G}
abstractNote = {Ionization electrons deposited by soft X-rays in a low pressure (10 Torr) gas medium are efficiently counted by a multistage electron multiplier, providing an accurate measurement of the X-ray photon energy. Energy resolution of 56-28% FWHM were measured for X-rays of 110-676 eV, recording electrical induced charges or visible photons emitted during the avalanche process. It is demonstrated that a combined analysis of the number of electron trail length of an event, provides a powerful and competitive way of resolving ultra soft X-rays. We present the experimental technique, discuss the advantages and limitations of the Primary Electron Counter, and suggest ways to improve its performances. (authors).}
place = {Israel}
year = {1992}
month = {Dec}
}