X-ray scattering from a plane parallel slab using radiation transfer considerations

TL;DR

This paper derives the X-ray scattering power of a homogeneous slab using radiation transfer equations, providing insights into optimizing experimental parameters for enhanced scattering detection.

Contribution

It introduces a novel derivation of scattering power based on radiation transfer, aiding experimental design in X-ray scattering studies.

Findings

Scattering power scales with the ratio of scattering to total attenuation coefficients.

Guidelines for choosing slab thickness, geometry, and photon energy to maximize scattering.

Applicable to both elastic and inelastic X-ray scattering experiments.

Abstract

X-ray scattering power of a plane parallel homogeneous slab of material is derived using radiation intensity transfer equations.The scattering power scales with the ratio of the scattering coefficient of interest to the total attenuation coefficient. The results can be used to guide the choice of slab thickness, scattering geometry and photon energy to maximize scattering power in both elastic and inelastic X-ray scattering experiments.