XRF_01_Fundamenta​ls

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This lecture provides a general introduction to XRF, including:

• Some milestones in the history of x-rays
• The nature of x-rays
• Mechanisms of x-ray production
• Interaction of x-rays with matter
  
• The fitness of the method for qualitative and quantitative analysis
• General considerations
  
• Examples of application

XRF_03_Comparison of WDXRF and EDXRF

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This lecture provides a comparison of the two main configurations used for XRF spectroscopy, including:

• Excitation sources and modifiers
• Principle of detection
• Components and features of performance

XRF_05_EDXRF spectrum fitting algorithms and software

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This lecture introduces the algorithms used for peak and background fitting in XRF spectra:

• Basic and advanced models
• Available software packages

XRF_07_Method validation and QC in XRF

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This lecture provides general recommendations to improve the quality of measurement results, including:

• Recommendations for method validation
• Internal Quality Control actions
• External QC

Assessing distribution of elements using micro and confocal XRF

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Language: English

This lecture contains information on fundamentals of Full-field XRF analysis, including:

• Concept
• Main figures of performance
  
• Examples of application

Transportable XRF and XRD scanners to support characterization of Cultural Heritage

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Language: English

This lecture introduces the use of XRF and XRD transportable devices to characterize objects from cultural, including:

• Fundamentals of the techniques
• Description of the developed instruments
• Examples of application
  

GEXRF for the analysis of layered materials

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This lecture introduces the use of Grazing Emission XRF to characterize layered materials:

• Fundamentals
• Examples of application