Registration: https://www.mri.psu.edu/materials-characterization-lab/webinars
Abstract: This presentation will focus on practical guidelines for the most efficient ways to apply x-ray diffraction (XRD) and reflectivity (XRR) for the characterization of various material systems. We will provide a brief review of basic concepts of x-ray analysis methods with focus on appropriate measurement strategies. Potential artifacts and errors when carrying out typical data collection and/or data processing will be discussed. We will cover a variety of representative case studies will be presented ranging from the analysis of powder materials, textured structures, complex heterostructures and multilayers requiring high-resolution configurations, and soft materials.
Host: Mauro Sardela (sardela@illinois.edu), Director, Central Research Facilities, Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
“Making the Best of a Bad Situation: A Characterization Seminar Series”
The analytical facilities at Penn State, the University of Illinois, the University of Wisconsin, and the University of Minnesota are collaborating on a free seminar series on characterization. One hour Zoom lectures will be held 3 times per week starting March 30th. The initial lectures will provide broad overviews of various analytical techniques. Future lectures will address more specific measurements, applications and materials.
