Method and Apparatus for Sample Analysis

Abstract

A method of sample analysis is offered which provides improved quantitative accuracy. This method starts with irradiating a sample with an electron beam. Characteristic X-rays emanating from the sample are detected. Plural data sets about intensities of characteristic X-rays corresponding to a specific element contained in the sample are obtained. The element is quantitatively analyzed based on the plural data sets. This method includes a step (S20) for calculating quantitative values for the element for the plural data sets, respectively, about the characteristic X-ray intensities, a step (S30) for calculating weights for the quantitative values, respectively, based on the plural data sets about the characteristic X-ray intensities, and a step (S40) for calculating a weighted average of the quantitative values based on the weights.

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