Can Moseley's Law accurately calculate X-ray parameters?

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Moseley's Law is essential for calculating parameters of characteristic X-ray spectra, particularly Kα lines, and its compliance with a modified version of Bohr's formula. Two valuable resources were identified: a website detailing Moseley's Law and a comprehensive chapter on X-rays. These resources provide foundational knowledge for understanding the relationship between atomic number and X-ray emission.

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Hi

I am looking for a website which explains the use of Moseley's Law for calculating parameters for characteristic X-ray spectra (in particular [itex]K_{\alpha}[/itex] lines and the compliance with Bohr's formula (modified).

Searched google but didn't find anything comprehensive enough.

Eagerly awaiting a reply...

Thanks and cheers
Vivek
 
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I'm sure you can google just as well as I, but here are two sites that look useful:
http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~wittke/Microprobe/Xray-MoseleysLaw.html

Good chapter on X-rays: http://epmalab.uoregon.edu/pdfs/X_natur3%20_Chap%203_.pdf
 
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Thanks Doc I really appreciate it. Sorry for the delayed response though.

Cheers
vivek
 

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