External beam pixe programs at the University of California, Davis

Journal Article · Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TNS.1983.4332508· OSTI ID:5553786

Eldred, R A

A PIXE system in which large or delicate samples are excited by a low-current external proton beam is described. This system has been used to analyze historical printed books and manuscripts, as well as a large variety of archeological artifacts. The steps used to protect the sample from unnecessary beam current are examined. A recent thorough study of the first volume of the Gutenberg 42-line Bible is described in some detail.

• Research Organization: Crocker Nuclear Laboratory, University of California, Davis, CA 95616
• OSTI ID: 5553786
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States), Vol. 30:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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