After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

• Perform measurement with an energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer
• Qualitative analysis of X-ray spectra, determine the elements in a sample
• Spectrum deconvolution using special software
• Interpretation of measurement data and writing a report
• Using special methods of XRF like TXRF, µ-XRF, GIXRF,…
•  solving research relevant problems individually

• Qualitative X-ray analysis
• Spectrum deconvolution
• Data evaluation and  interpretation
• Contribution to problems of actual research activities
• e.g Application of special XRF methods to spezial analytical problems
• Development of special XRF methods to special analytical problems in eg. Environmental science, medicine, biology, nano science, cultural heritage and industrial applications

 solving research relevant problems individually

After an introduction to the topic the student will apply his competences to small problems out of the actual research activities of the research group. He/she will perform measurements, data evaluation and data interpretation. Finally the work will be summed in a written report.

written report

fundamentals of X-ray physics