Instrument Information
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urn:nasa:pds:context:instrument:mars2020.pixl::1.1
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PLANETARY INSTRUMENT FOR X-RAY LITHOCHEMISTRY (PIXL)
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| DESCRIPTION |
PIXL uses microfocus X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy to measure abundances and sub-millimeter-scale distribution of elements in relation to rock and soil texture and microstructure. PIXL includes a Micro-Context Camera (MCC) to register element distributions to visual features.
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| REFERENCES |
Allwood, A.C., Wade, L.A., Foote, M.C. et al. PIXL: Planetary Instrument for X-Ray Lithochemistry. Space Sci Rev 216, 134 (2020).
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