Patent ID: 6442231
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: G01N,G21K

Abstract:
An energy dispersive x-ray spectrometer comprising:a) a beam source generating a beam of exciting energy directed at a target to thereby cause said target to emit x-rays; b) a reflector for reflecting said emitted x-rays, said reflector having a reflector body generally shaped in the form of a tube having an inner cavity, an entrance aperture positioned for providing an entrance opening into said inner cavity, an exit aperture positioned for providing an exit opening from said inner cavity, said inner cavity comprising a seamless surface of x-ray reflective material for reflecting said emitted x-rays, said reflector positioned substantially adjacent said target to collect emitted x-rays through the entrance aperture and reflect said x-rays from the x-ray reflecting surface through the exit aperture; and c) a detector having a detector aperture positioned adjacent the exit aperture of said reflector for detecting reflected x-rays to thereby generate data corresponding to said x-rays.