Conveners
X-ray applications in various fields: 1
- Oton Vazquez Doce (Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare)
X-ray applications in various fields: 1
- Oton Vazquez Doce (Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare)
X-ray applications in various fields: 2
- Davide Bleiner
X-ray applications in various fields: 3
- Fabrizio Napolitano (Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare)
Muonic X-ray Emission Spectroscopy (µXES) is a novel technique in the broad field of non-destructive methods for cultural heritage analysis [1]. It relies on the interaction of a probe of negative muons with matter and the following emission of x-ray radiation. Since the muon mass is about 200 times bigger than the electron, the emitted X-rays are highly energetic and are characteristic of the...
Radiation-induced point defects, known as color centers (CCs), in lithium fluoride (LiF) thin films are successfully used in passive X-ray imaging detectors [1]. LiF film detectors for extreme ultraviolet radiation, soft and hard X-rays, based on photoluminescence of stable, laser-active electronic defects, have been proposed [2, 3, 4] and are currently under further development and...
From liquid metal jet to laser driven x-ray sources, a variety of new, compact x-ray sources are emerging in between the gold standard of synchrotron facilities and the widely used standard laboratory x-ray sources.
Translating, adapting, or redesigning x-ray imaging techniques specifically for these novel sources is paramount to achieve the best performance and serve the society by...
From liquid metal jet to laser driven x-ray sources, a variety of new, compact x-ray sources are emerging in between the gold standard of synchrotron facilities and the widely used standard laboratory x-ray sources.
Translating, adapting, or redesigning x-ray imaging techniques specifically for these novel sources is paramount to achieve the best performance and serve the society by...
Here, our aim is to study through an advanced X-ray spectromicroscopy (SPEM) analysis the first stages of growth of ultrathin Bi2Se3 films on the same substrate with particular attention to the film stoichiometry and interaction with the substrate underneath. To this end, Bi2Se3 films have been grown on n-doped silicon (001) wafers with native oxide. The X-ray photoelectron spectromicroscopy...
FLASH radiotherapy (RT) is attracting a significant interest since the first investigations carried out in 2014 [1]. Several preclinical studies worldwide have demonstrated that ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) beams produce an improvement of normal tissue sparing, compared to conventional dose-rate RT, while maintaining same tumor control probability (FLASH effect). However, to fully understand...
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is a successful technique frequently used for the elemental analysis of cultural heritage materials. It is non-invasive, equipment can be miniaturized and made portable and it allows addressing crucial issues such as fabrication technology, authenticity and provenance of the artefacts.
Depending on components’ selection (i.e. the primary source, the detector and the...
X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysis with energy dispersive spectrometers (ED-XRF) is a versatile, multi-elemental analytical technique able to determine the major, minor and trace elements of a broad range of different materials in a non-invasive way and in short measuring times. The non-destructive capabilities of XRF are indeed particularly suited to research in the field of cultural heritage...
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) is a valuable analytical technique for investigating the properties of metals. The MITIQO project is focused on using XRF to identify the metals' content and oxidation states in various edible products, with a particular emphasis on liquids such as wine and oil. In this study, we showcase the MITIQO experimental apparatus at the INFN laboratory of Frascati, based on...
