LIII SUBSHELL INTENSITY RATIOS OF Au

ABSTRACT In this study, LIII subshell intensity ratios were measured using an energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy method. Only the LIII subshell of gold was excited by the characteristic x-rays of the element used as the secondary source (Br- K α,β rays from NaBr). The emitted x-rays were measured with a Si(Li) detector system coupled to a multi-channel analyser and computer system. L ι /L α1,2, L2,15/L α1,2, L β6/L α1,2 intensity ratios of Au were determined by spectral analysis. The experimental results are compared with those of other experimenters and with the Scofield calculations.