Physics
XRF, like any other technique, is firmly rooted in the physics of the photoelectric effect, in which electrons are ionized and transported.
XRF, like any other technique, is firmly rooted in the physics of the photoelectric effect, in which electrons are ionized and transported.
Fluorescence Physics
XRF is just a small part of fluorescence. Let's start with the big picture, answering quesitons like "why is the sky blue" and "why are plants green?"
Key Peaks
A survey of the most common XRF peaks
Rare Elements
Some elements can surprise - techniques on how to not miss them
Other Types of Scatter
There are other types of scattering which occur in samples - they provide other opportunities to learn
How They Work
A detaield explanation of how pXRF instruments work
Depth of Analysis
How deep does XRF measure? It depends on what you are measuring
Fluorescence Efficiency
The lesser known constraint to analysis
History
A history of the development of X-Ray fluorescence