An algorithm for the transformation of XRF images into mineral-distribution maps

Canadian Mineralogist

Volumn 38, Issue 5, 2000, Pages 1283-1294

  Togami, S ^a   Takano, M ^a   Kumazawa, M ^a   Michibayashi, K ^a  

^a NAGOYA UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Granite; Least squares method; Mineral distribution map; Scanning X ray analytical microscope; XRF image

Indexed keywords

ALGORITHM; IMAGE PROCESSING; MAPPING; MINERALIZATION; X-RAY FLUORESCENCE;

EID: 0034484118     PISSN: 00084476     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2113/gscanmin.38.5.1283     Document Type: Article

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