This project, known as ISXRD, is a highly portable, compact x-ray diffractometer: A machine that can tell scientists the composition of a material through a series of x-rays. It's a collaboration between LaSalle's Proto Manufacturing and Western University.
A Western-led research team has developed the first-ever hand-held diffraction tool for the identification of minerals in their natural setting on planetary surfaces such as Mars.Working with industry partner Proto Manufacturing, Earth sciences profe