Data Acquisition and Presentation in Scanning Nuclear Microprobe Analysis

Authors

K. G. Malmqvist, Lund Institute of Science and Technology
N. E. G. Lövestam, Lund Institute of Science and Technology
J. Pallon, Lund Institute of Science and Technology
U. A. S. Tapper, Lund Institute of Science and Technology

Abstract

The data acquisition is a very important part of the scanning nuclear microprobe instrument. To make full use of the potential of the technique an adequate system for acquiring, storing, processing and presenting the data is a prerequisite. Various principles applied are presented including the list mode approach, which facilitates flexible off-line data processing. As in the case of the electron probe the beam-induced effects in the sample may be substantial and the list mode acquisition can then also be used to monitor and correct for any such effects. A comprehensive system for scanning nuclear microprobe control and data acquisition, based on a combination of a VMEbus computer system and a μVax-II computer, is described in some detail.

Recommended Citation

Malmqvist, K. G.; Lövestam, N. E. G.; Pallon, J.; and Tapper, U. A. S. (1989) "Data Acquisition and Presentation in Scanning Nuclear Microprobe Analysis," Scanning Microscopy: Vol. 3: No. 3, Article 9.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/microscopy/vol3/iss3/9