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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING AN AREA X-RAY DETECTOR AS A POINT DETECTOR IN AN X-RAY DIFFRACTOMETER

  • US 20110268251A1
  • Filed: 04/29/2010
  • Published: 11/03/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for converting a two-dimensional X-ray diffractometer having an area detector with a two-dimensional detection region to detect X-rays diffracted from a sample into an X-ray diffractometer that uses a point detector, comprising:

  • (a) providing a mask fabricated from a radiopaque material having a sufficient size to cover the entire two-dimensional detection region and an opening therein through which X-rays diffracted from the sample can reach the area detector; and

    (b) mounting the mask over the detection region of the detector prior to measuring X-rays.

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