Sub-pixel analysis and display of fine grained mineral samples

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PATENT NO 9714908
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14073523

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Method and apparatus for analysis and display of fine grained mineral samples. A portion of the sample is illuminated with a charged particle beam. Emitted radiation is detected, and a sample emission spectrum is generated and fit with a plurality of standard emission spectra of minerals in a candidate mineral composition. A mineral composition whose emission spectrum best fits the sample emission spectrum is selected from a plurality of candidate mineral compositions. An assigned color is received for each mineral in the selected mineral composition, and the assigned colors are blended according to the proportion of each mineral in the selected mineral composition. An image pixel corresponding to the portion of the sample is rendered for display.

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FEI COMPANY5350 NE DAWSON CREEK DRIVE HILLSBORO OR 97124

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Donaldson, Ashley Gordon Park, AU 4 50
Howell, Garth McDowall, AU 7 73
Owen, Michael James Geebung, AU 26 275

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