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Sample analysis apparatus and method

US11668662B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2021
Grant dateJun 6, 2023
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2223/079
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Characteristic X-rays (soft X-rays) from a sample are detected using a spectroscope to thereby generate a plurality of intensity spectrums arranged in order of time sequence. A contour map creation unit creates a contour map by converting, in accordance with a color conversion condition, the plurality of intensity spectrums into a plurality of one-dimensional maps, and arranging the plurality of one-dimensional maps in order of time sequence. When displaying the contour map, a waveform array and a difference contour map may also be displayed. Based on the contour map, a timepoint at which a state change occurs in the sample is determined.

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