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X-rays can be generated in labscale instruments; e.g. using a rotating anode (see [[Copper K-alpha]]). High-flux x-ray beams can be generated using [[synchrotron]]s.
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X-rays can be generated in labscale instruments; e.g. using a rotating anode (see [[Cu K-alpha]]). High-flux x-ray beams can be generated using [[synchrotron]]s.
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
* [[X-ray focusing]]
 
* [[X-ray focusing]]
 
* [[X-ray energy]]
 
* [[X-ray energy]]

Revision as of 10:42, 20 June 2014

X-rays are high-energy photons. They can be used for scattering experiments, because their wavelike nature causes interference from scattered radiation. Their small wavelength makes them ideal for probing small length-scales (atomic, molecular, and nano), while their high-energy allows them to penetrate through samples.

Production

X-rays can be generated in labscale instruments; e.g. using a rotating anode (see Cu K-alpha). High-flux x-ray beams can be generated using synchrotrons.

See Also