Definition of cathodoluminescence in English:
cathodoluminescence
nounˌkaθədə(ʊ)ˌluːmɪˈnɛs(ə)ns
mass nounPhysics Luminescence excited by the impact of an electron beam.
Example sentencesExamples
- Mineralization was studied in core using cathodoluminescence, transmitted and reflected light microscopy and fluid inclusion microthermometry.
- Internal textures were imaged using backscattered electrons and cathodoluminescence.
- Specimens were observed using transmitted light, polarized light, reflected light under oil, and cathodoluminescence.
- A selection of carbonate and sulphide samples were analysed to determine their composition, and also to correlate any changes in composition with colour zonation identified in transmitted light or under cathodoluminescence.
- Zircons separated from the rock samples were mounted in epoxy resin, sectioned, imaged by cathodoluminescence, and dated using the SHRIMP-II ion microprobe at the Isotope Science Research Centre, Curtin University, Perth.