L-shell X-ray production in W and Pb by protons of 1 to 3 MeV energy

Abstract L shell X-ray production cross sections were measured in W and Pb targets for incident proton energies of 1–3 MeV. Using the computer code AXIL ten L X-ray peaks were separated in both cases. The individual production cross section values obtained are presented in tables. Values of the I (L β )/ I (L α ) and I (L γ )/ I (L α ) intensity ratios needed for quantitative concentration evaluations in trace element analysis are also given as a function of the incident proton energy. The experimental data are compared to theoretical ones obtained by ECPSSR calculations.