Practical Electron Microscopy and Database

An Online Book, Second Edition by Dr. Yougui Liao (2006)

Practical Electron Microscopy and Database - An Online Book

Chapter/Index: Introduction | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | Appendix

X-Ray Emission Families

Each X-ray line has a specific wavelength or energy. A X-ray emission family is a group of lines that is generated from a transition to a specific K, L, or M shell. Each line of the family has a different relative intensity, which is called its weight.