Application of X-ray fluorescence to turbulent mixing

Abstract

Combined measurements of X-ray absorption and fluorescence have been performed in jets of pure and diluted argon gas to demonstrate the feasibility of using X-ray fluorescence to study turbulent mixing. Measurements show a strong correspondence between the absorption and fluorescence measurements for high argon concentration. For lower argon concentration, fluorescence provides a much more robust measurement than absorption. The measurements agree well with the accepted behavior of turbulent jets. © 2011 International Union of Crystallography.