DE1265450B - Arrangement for the elimination of background radiation in an X-ray spectrometer - Google Patents

Arrangement for the elimination of background radiation in an X-ray spectrometer

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DE1265450B
DE1265450B DE1965S0100199 DES0100199A DE1265450B DE 1265450 B DE1265450 B DE 1265450B DE 1965S0100199 DE1965S0100199 DE 1965S0100199 DE S0100199 A DES0100199 A DE S0100199A DE 1265450 B DE1265450 B DE 1265450B
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Dipl-Phys Dr Paul Mecke
Dipl-Phys Dr Hans Neff
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    • G01N23/00Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups G01N3/00 – G01N17/00, G01N21/00 or G01N22/00
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Anordnung zur Beseitigung von Untergrundstrahlung in einem Röntgenspektrometer Die Empfindlichkeit beim quantitativen Nachweis von Röntgenstrahlen, die in mit Elektronen bestrahlten Präparaten entstehen, z. B. in einem Elektronenmikroskop, wird im wesentlichen durch die Untergrundstrahlung begrenzt. Diese Untergrundstrahlung wird zusammen mit der charakteristischen Röntgenstrahlung des Präparates von einem Detektor, z. B. einem Zährohr, erfaßt. Wenn die Intensität der charakteristischen Strahlung nicht oder nur wenig über der Intensität der Untergrundstrahlung liegt, ist eine quantitative Messung der charakteristischen Strahlung nicht mehr möglich.Arrangement for the elimination of background radiation in an X-ray spectrometer The sensitivity in the quantitative detection of X-rays, which in with Electron irradiated preparations arise, z. B. in an electron microscope, is essentially limited by the background radiation. This underground radiation together with the characteristic X-ray radiation of the specimen is produced by a Detector, e.g. B. a Zährohr detected. When the intensity of the characteristic Radiation is not or only slightly above the intensity of the background radiation, a quantitative measurement of the characteristic radiation is no longer possible.

Bei Sekundärelektronenvervielfachern ist es zum Zweck der Verminderung des Dunkelstromes bekannt, nur eine kleine Fläche der Kathode zu beleuchten und mit Hilfe eines Magnets die von der nicht beleuchteten Kathodenfläche ausgehenden Dunkelstromelektronen derart abzulenken, daß sie nicht auf die Dynodenbleche des Elektronenvervielfachers gelangen können. In the case of secondary electron multipliers, it is for the purpose of reduction of the dark current known to illuminate only a small area of the cathode and with the help of a magnet that emanates from the non-illuminated cathode surface Deflect dark current electrons in such a way that they do not hit the dynode plates of the Electron multiplier can arrive.

In einem Spektrometer, das zur Messung der charakteristischen Röntgenstrahlung, die von einem in einem Elektronenmikroskop mit Elektronen bestrahlten Präparat ausgeht, wurde eine mit der Beschleunigungsspannung des Elektronenmikroskops stark ansteigende Untergrundstrahlung festgestellt. In a spectrometer, which is used to measure the characteristic X-ray radiation, based on a specimen irradiated with electrons in an electron microscope, became one that rises sharply with the acceleration voltage of the electron microscope Background radiation detected.

Um dieser unerwünschten Erscheinung zu begegnen, wurde eine Anordnung zur Beseitigung von Untergrundstrahlung in einem Röntgenspektrometer für durch Elektronenbestrahlung eines Objektes ausgelöste Röntgenstrahlen vorgesehen, die gemäß der Erfindung dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, daß an der Durchtrittsöffnung für die Röntgenstrahlung aus dem Objektraum in das Spektrometer Ablenkmagnete für Streuelektronen - solche Magnete zum Ablenken störender Elektronen sind an sich bekannt - angeordnet sind.To cope with this undesirable phenomenon, an arrangement was made for the elimination of background radiation in an X-ray spectrometer for electron irradiation X-rays triggered by an object are provided which, according to the invention is characterized in that at the passage opening for the X-rays from the Object space in the spectrometer Deflection magnets for scattered electrons - such magnets for deflecting interfering electrons are known per se - are arranged.

Der Erfindung lag die Erkenntnis zugrunde, daß die Untergrundstrahlung aus von in den Spektrometerraum gelangenden Streuelektronen ausgelösten Röntgenstrahlen besteht. Die Untergrundstrahlung wird also nicht von den Elektronen hervorgerufen, diese könnten das Zählrohrfenster nicht durchdringen, vielmehr werden von den Streuelektronen an Teilen des Spektrometers Röntgenstrahlen erzeugt, die als Untergrundstrahlung vom Detektor empfangen werden. Durch die Ablenkmagnete an der Eintrittsbohrung des Spektrometers werden die Streuelektronen so abgelenkt, daß sie nicht in das Spektrometer gelangen und dort also keine Röntgenstrahlung auslösen können. Die Nachweisempfindlichkeit des Spektrometers wird damit wesentlich erhöht. Unter- suchungen haben ergeben, daß die Untergrundstrahlung durch die Anordnung nach der Erfindung etwa um den Faktor 103 zurückgeht. The invention was based on the knowledge that the background radiation from X-rays released by scattered electrons entering the spectrometer room consists. The background radiation is therefore not caused by the electrons, these could not penetrate the counter tube window, but rather are from the scattered electrons X-rays generated on parts of the spectrometer as background radiation can be received by the detector. The deflection magnets on the inlet hole of the Spectrometer, the scattered electrons are deflected so that they do not enter the spectrometer and cannot trigger any X-rays there. The detection sensitivity of the spectrometer is increased significantly. Under- research has shown that the background radiation by the arrangement according to the invention by about the factor 103 goes back.

Die Erfindung wird an Hand einer Figur, die eine schematische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist, näher erläutert. The invention is illustrated by means of a figure which is a schematic representation an embodiment of the invention is explained in more detail.

Am Objektiv 1 eines nicht näher dargestellten Elektronenmikroskops ist eine Obertrittsöffnung 2 in ein Vakuum-Spektrometer 3 angeordnet. Von einem im Elektronenkikroskop beobachteten Objekt 4 gehen, hervorgerufen von den Elektronenstrahlen, charakteristische Röntgenstrahlen aus, die durch die Öffnung 2 in das Spektrometer 3 eintreten und dort analysiert werden. Zu diesem Zweck befinden sich im Spektrometer 3 ein Analysatorkristall 5 und ein Zählrohr 6. Durch die Durchtrittsöffnung treten jedoch aus Streuelektronen aus dem Elektronenmikroskop in das Spektrometer über und können dort beim Auftreffen auf Teile des Spektrometers Röntgenstrahlen hervorrufen, die als störende Untergrundstrahlung ebenfalls vom Zählrohr aufgenommen werden. Um das zu verhindern, sind Ablenkmagnete 7 um die Durchtrittsöffnung angeordnet, die die Streuelektronen derart ablenken, daß sie nicht mehr auf Teile im Spektrometerraum auftreffen können. On the lens 1 of an electron microscope not shown in detail an upper step opening 2 is arranged in a vacuum spectrometer 3. Of a Object 4 observed in the electron microscope, caused by the electron beams, characteristic X-rays coming through the opening 2 in the spectrometer 3 and be analyzed there. For this purpose are located in the spectrometer 3 an analyzer crystal 5 and a counter tube 6. Pass through the opening however, from scattered electrons from the electron microscope into the spectrometer and can cause X-rays when they hit parts of the spectrometer, which are also picked up by the counter tube as disturbing background radiation. To prevent this, deflection magnets 7 are arranged around the passage opening, which deflect the scattered electrons in such a way that they no longer hit parts in the spectrometer space can hit.

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Patentanspruch: Anordnung zur Beseitigung von Untergrundstrahlung in einem Röntgenspektrometer für durch Elektronenbestrahlung eines Objektes ausgelöste Röntgenstrahlen, dadurch gekennzeichn e t, daß an der Durchtrittsöffnung für die Röntgenstrahlung aus dem Objektraum in das Spektrometer Ablenkmagnete für Streuelektronen - solche Magnete zum Ablenken störender Elektronen sind an sich bekannt - angeordnet sind. ~~~~~~~ In Betracht gezogene Druckschriften: Journal of Scientifics Instruments, 33 (1956), S. 476 bis 478, und 41 (1964), S. 704 und 705. Claim: Arrangement for the elimination of background radiation in an X-ray spectrometer for through Electron irradiation of a Object triggered X-rays, characterized in that at the passage opening for the X-rays from the object space into the spectrometer deflection magnets for Scattered electrons - such magnets to distract disturbing Electrons are known per se - are arranged. ~~~~~~~ Publications considered: Journal of Scientifics Instruments, 33 (1956), pp. 476 to 478, and 41 (1964), pp. 704 and 705.
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EP0143495A2 (en) * 1983-11-22 1985-06-05 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. X-ray analysis apparatus comprising a deflection system

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EP0143495A3 (en) * 1983-11-22 1985-07-03 N.V. Philips' Gloeilampenfabrieken X-ray analysis apparatus comprising a deflection system
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