About the Course
The course style (remote or hybrid) is defined next to the course dates. Remote training courses will be hosted via video conference, while for hybrid courses attendees can choose to attend either in-person at our Karlsruhe facility or remotely. The training content will be the same in both instances.
The training will show the theoretical fundamentals and measurement techniques relevant for analysis of epitaxial thin films. The focus is on using the D8 ADVANCE and DISCOVER diffractometers and the DIFFRAC.LEPTOS software. Prior basic knowledge of direct and reciprocal space, and fundamentals of diffraction methods are beneficial. The course will be conducted in English, therefore good knowledge of English is also required.
This course takes place in the same week as the “Polycrystalline Thin Film and Coatings Analysis” course.
Remote courses will contain a morning and afternoon session.
Course Outline and Agenda
- Introduction and Theory of High-resolution X-ray diffraction (HRXRD)
- Reciprocal space
- Different scan types
- Epitaxial relationships
- HRXRD sample alignment and measurements
- Preparing measurements using the COMMANDER and WIZARD plug-ins
- Measurement set-up for reciprocal space maps
- Different experimental set-ups
- Data acquisition using different detector modes
- DIFFRAC.LEPTOS
- Simulation and fit of diffraction data
- Strategies for simulation
More details:
The participant should be familiar with the equipment and all its components and their functions. Knowledge of the basic principles of the operation of the system is a prerequisite. Training should not precede the installation of the system concerned.
Further Information
Location
Language
English
Class size
Training should not precede the installation of the system concerned.
Class sizes are limited, so that each participant receives individual attention and participates in all hands-on activities. Early registration is encouraged as registrations are accepted on a first-come/first-served basis.
Attendance fee
For courses taking place at our Karlsruhe facility, the course price includes course materials, lunch, and refreshments. Travel and accommodation are not included.
For remote courses, the fee includes 1 hour of remote follow-up support (to be used within 1 month after completion of the course).
Cancellation
Registrations cancelled within 10 working days prior to the start of the course are subject to a cancellation fee of 30 %. Registered persons not attending the course without having given prior notice will be fully charged. We reserve the right to cancel a course if there are less than three registrants by the registration deadline.
Contact
For further information about the course content, please contact:
Dr. Fernando Rinaldi
Application Scientist XRD
For information about price, registration, or other questions:
Evi Breitinger
For a quotation, please contact: