New observation method for divergent beam X-ray diffraction patterns

Abstract

The simultaneous observation of X-ray reflections by a high-quality charge coupled device (CCD) camera in a scanning electron microscope is presented. The possibility of immediate further processing and evaluation of the images by computer, avoiding the extensive photographic X-ray film procedure, is discussed. The divergent beam X-ray method has considerable importance for investigations in materials research. The experimental set-up is described and the advantageous application of the camera is demonstrated for different examples.

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